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NK03 GDX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,435 mi
Last recorded168,435 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 168,435 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 168,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,496 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 142,482 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,791 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,731 miles

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 120,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Aero Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery Light On

Corrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,443 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 112,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,072 miles

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

O/S REAR BRAKE STUCK ON

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil on min

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,961 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,227 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,577 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

noise rear brakes, adv brake check/clean

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,369 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 GDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK03 GDX, 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 GDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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