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NK03 GHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,285 mi
Last recorded155,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 155,285 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 140,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 128,070 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 113,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,174 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,174 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,240 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 20 Mar 2010 103,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 14 Mar 2009 98,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank can n ot be inspected visually

Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank can n ot be inspected visually

Fail 29 Mar 2008 93,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 93,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 87,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,010 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)

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 GHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NK03 GHZ, 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 NK03 GHZ registered?

NK03 GHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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