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NK03 SVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,833 mi
Last recorded144,833 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 144,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,622 miles

N/S/F subframe rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F wishbone bush deteriorated and has slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer steering rack gaiter twisted.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 128,255 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 118,279 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,142 miles

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

nearside front damage repaired

Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,142 miles

nearside front damage repaired

Pass 8 May 2006 27,251 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 SVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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