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PA03 NMV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

82,860 mi
Last recorded82,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 NMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 82,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,026 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,015 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight scratches to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 tyre valves are perished and cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2017 71,906 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 tyre valves are perished and cracked

service light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 66,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 64,874 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertray is in-secure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,290 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,905 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,905 miles

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,051 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

both headlamp washer covers missing

corrosion to rear coil springs

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

both headlamp washer covers missing

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,633 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,112 miles

cover on o/s headlamp washer missing

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

small chips to windscreen

small crack to front registration plate

Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,112 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

small chips to windscreen

cover on o/s headlamp washer missing

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion to exhaust system

small crack to front registration plate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,080 miles

body and wheels scratched

bumper grill insecure

f+r brake discs worn/corroded

front bumper damaged and insecure

n/s/f tyre worn to limit (1.6mm)

o/s h/lamp washer broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r lock nut cap missing

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in screen

Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,860 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PA03 NMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 PA03 NMV, 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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PA03 NMV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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