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KN03 HGK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 HGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 132,194 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,330 miles

Engine coolant low

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Moisture on backing plate

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 126,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Drums on rear, further investigation required as might not be wheel bearing, might be brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant low

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Moisture on backing plate

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance lower than Offside

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 122,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Noticed a clonk on Nearside front, unable to find cause..... noticed during use of shaker plates

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm also heavily worn on inner edge, no ply or cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake performance /reading lower than Nearside.. (R.B.Test)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake performance just met min requirements (R.B.Test)

Pass 31 Dec 2018 114,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 114,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 108,072 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

coolant level low

Fail 28 Dec 2017 108,072 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

coolant level low

Pass 31 Dec 2016 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

coolant level low

Fail 29 Dec 2016 100,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 2 Jan 2016 95,002 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Wheel trim incorrectly fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 94,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Wheel trim incorrectly fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2014 89,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 89,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,972 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 85,972 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,809 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 22 Dec 2011 79,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 75,541 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 75,538 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 66,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 57,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,621 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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KN03 HGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KN03 HGK, 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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KN03 HGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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