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NK03 SPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,821 mi
Last recorded198,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 198,821 miles

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 2 Jun 2015 198,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Jun 2014 188,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 178,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 178,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 174,976 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 174,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 165,680 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 165,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 158,536 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 151,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exh corroded

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2009 151,994 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full exh corroded

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2008 144,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 144,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 137,554 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 137,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 129,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

NK03 SPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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