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NK03 GJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,723 miles

EPC lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 108,723 miles

EPC lamp on

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,330 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

e/p/c/ light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,032 miles

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

Oil leak

oil light on,but level is correct.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 92,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil light on,but level is correct.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 79,470 miles

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 58,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 58,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,055 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 27 Mar 2006 25,100 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 GJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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