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KC03 NJN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,153 mi
Last recorded104,153 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 NJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,076 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,838 miles

Emissions high

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,837 miles

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

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

Emissions high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre close to legal limit worn on both edges

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,600 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,600 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,445 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low (205/55/16W)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,437 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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KC03 NJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC03 NJN, 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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KC03 NJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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