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OW03 NLT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 147,113 miles

Nearside Front ' chassis leg ' slight damage but structual rigidity ok

Offside Front ' chassis leg ' slight damage but structual rigidity ok

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 139,651 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 135,174 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 126,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 122,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

WEAR FRONT DISCS...CORROSION O/S/F BACK PLATE...DAMAGE TO N/S AND O/S/ SILL

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2011 112,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 102,062 miles

cat heat shield loose

centre & rear exhaust mountings req. welding

noted w/screen cracked at bottom

Pass 16 Jul 2009 88,964 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,369 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OW03 NLT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW03 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW03 NLT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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