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OW03 NLY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,708 mi
Last recorded162,708 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 162,708 miles

Oil leak ()

steering noisey

Fail 10 Nov 2017 162,708 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired load valve broken (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

steering noisey

Fail 26 Oct 2017 162,705 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired load valve broken (3.6.E.3)

oil leak

steering noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2016 149,705 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly swollen at flexi ends

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear short pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing edges and has some age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 149,703 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly swollen at flexi ends

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear short pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing edges and has some age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,484 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 124,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,558 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,938 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,413 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 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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