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NK03 GNY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,308 mi
Last recorded159,308 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 GNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 159,308 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2014 151,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Oct 2012 139,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 139,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 134,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 134,959 miles

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

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

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 GNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

NK03 GNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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