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S103 NSA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,345 mi
Last recorded103,345 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 NSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,345 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear interior door card missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear interior door card missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,251 miles

NSF shock absorber misting

NSR shock absorber misting

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 87,251 miles

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

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

NSF shock absorber misting

NSR shock absorber misting

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,785 miles

Front suspension lower arms, rear bushes seperating

N/S/R shock absorber misting

O/S/F shock absorber weeping

Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,785 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension lower arms, rear bushes seperating

N/S/R shock absorber misting

O/S/F shock absorber weeping

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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S103 NSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S103 NSA, 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 S103 NSA registered?

S103 NSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2003.

Is S103 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 NSA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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