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NK03 SSZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,621 mi
Last recorded231,621 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 231,621 miles

Offside rear coil spring missing part of lower coil

Pass 23 Dec 2011 223,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 213,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 199,978 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 199,975 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 194,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 167,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 142,557 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 142,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 107,192 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 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

NK03 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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