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NK03 MFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 MFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 136,649 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 136,646 miles

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 113,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,648 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 104,643 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust heat shiled insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 90,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake not engaging on o/s

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,767 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

inner front brake discs rusted / pitted pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,803 miles

rear discs heavily scored

rear washer inop

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,056 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,706 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 MFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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