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PX03 NBK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,245 mi
Last recorded166,245 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 NBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 166,239 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 160,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear dust covers adrift

Fail 20 Aug 2021 159,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,139 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

boot not opening

Fail 8 Sep 2020 154,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot not opening

Pass 13 Aug 2019 149,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer indicator lens missing

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer indicator lens missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 22 May 2018 140,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 140,841 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 129,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and insecure (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,205 miles

both rear shocker outer caseings insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2015 120,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shocker outer caseings insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,745 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,745 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 64,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 46,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,632 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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PX03 NBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PX03 NBK, 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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What year was PX03 NBK registered?

PX03 NBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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