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NK03 SXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 SXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 129,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 129,118 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion, also subframe and axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 123,011 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 123,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

Ball joint has slight play nearside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,184 miles

slight corrossion both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,032 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 57,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,248 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,160 miles

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 SXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

NK03 SXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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