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KE03 NFN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 NFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 114,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 109,565 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 28 Mar 2015 104,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,166 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 85,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,585 miles

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 80,585 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,728 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,824 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2008 59,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 59,846 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nail in tread n/s front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,329 miles

both front tyres just in spec 1/6 mm and worn on edges

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 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KE03 NFN, 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 KE03 NFN registered?

KE03 NFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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