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KC03 NKP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,092 mi
Last recorded197,092 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 NKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 197,092 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 197,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 186,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 163,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,482 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2017 146,482 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 140,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 112,268 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 95,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 81,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,479 miles

Offside 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)

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

offside front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2006 49,856 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 49,856 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 NKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KC03 NKP, 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 NKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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