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SF03 NXJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 NXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,539 miles

N/S front suspension,top bearing starting to seize.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,983 miles

nsf top strutt mount deteriated

osf dipped beam moter inop

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,365 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges and close to markers

Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges and close to markers

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,364 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 100,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,756 miles

N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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 30 Jun 2008 73,607 miles

slight cut in n/s front side wall of tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 4,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,211 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SF03 NXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF03 NXJ, 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 SF03 NXJ registered?

SF03 NXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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