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NK03 OHU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,185 mi
Last recorded218,185 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 218,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 188,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 158,674 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 158,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,147 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 103,122 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,096 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,818 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,100 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2011 76,100 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

n/s sill damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 73,213 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 66,073 miles

n/s/r sill+door damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,509 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 OHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

NK03 OHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is NK03 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 OHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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