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FD52 NKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,074 mi
Last recorded209,074 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 NKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 209,074 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2016 195,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 163,082 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 163,082 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 146,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 146,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 132,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 119,258 miles

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on the inside edge's

Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,627 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 89,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,900 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,782 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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FD52 NKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD52 NKH, 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 FD52 NKH registered?

FD52 NKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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