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KE03 NFA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,071 mi
Last recorded226,071 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 226,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 214,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 201,933 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 201,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 188,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 188,571 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 176,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 165,764 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 165,763 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 153,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 139,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 122,158 miles

front belt ajuster has broken off and is rubbing on pully

Fail 18 Mar 2011 122,158 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front belt ajuster has broken off and is rubbing on pully

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 88,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 73,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,900 miles

O/S/F & BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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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KE03 NFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE03 NFA, 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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KE03 NFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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