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WA03 NXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 NXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 75,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo pipe deteriorated

eml on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,954 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,919 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,538 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,556 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 49,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,627 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 34,627 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,132 miles

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 9 Apr 2009 27,251 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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WA03 NXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WA03 NXM, 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 WA03 NXM registered?

WA03 NXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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