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NK03 ULC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

354,072 mi
Last recorded354,072 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 354,072 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Underbody coated preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2016 351,443 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 351,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 329,762 miles

Front wipers starting to split but still clear window screen

Near side rear tyre close to limit of 1.6 mm

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2014 302,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 21 Aug 2013 262,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 218,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 173,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 131,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,020 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,966 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 ULC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

NK03 ULC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NK03 ULC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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