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NK03 GNP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

356,305 mi
Last recorded356,305 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 356,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 329,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 304,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 278,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 253,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 233,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 215,825 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 196,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 196,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2016 174,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,997 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,985 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,372 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,102 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,102 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 52,329 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,887 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 GNP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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