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NK03 GJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,964 mi
Last recorded134,964 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,964 miles

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

exhaust corrioded

oil leak on engine an gearbox

osr indicster slightly discoulerd

slight play in steering wheel

wipers slightly smearing on screen

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,969 miles

all shocker have a slightly reduced damping effect

both front anti rollbar links have slighgt play

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever worn

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front top strut

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

all shocker have a slightly reduced damping effect

both front anti rollbar links have slighgt play

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever worn

oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,849 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot slightly damp and perrishing

nearside front rear wishbone bush weak

offside front rear wishbone bush weak

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 146,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,142 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 GJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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