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NK03 GBE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount has play (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has play and has seperation (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount has play (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,501 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 97,501 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 90,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,191 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,878 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,611 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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NK03 GBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK03 GBE, 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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NK03 GBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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