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SN03 NJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

296,629 mi
Last recorded296,629 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 NJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 296,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 296,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 278,285 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn at edge

Fail 4 Nov 2010 278,285 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn at edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 259,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 241,580 miles

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

nail in tread o/s/r tyre

small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 3 Nov 2009 241,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nail in tread o/s/r tyre

small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 6 May 2009 221,687 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 200,235 miles

oil leak at engine or gear box

small pin hole in nearside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 13 May 2008 180,541 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 180,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 159,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 137,951 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

offside wiper blade starting to split

two front side lights poor

Pass 29 Nov 2006 123,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 108,189 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 90,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 74,671 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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SN03 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN03 NJV, 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 SN03 NJV registered?

SN03 NJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is SN03 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 NJV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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