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NK03 VFN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,788 mi
Last recorded231,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 231,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 224,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 219,594 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

small exhaust blow

Pass 9 May 2017 212,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator light on.

n/s mirror missing.

o/s mirror is cracked.

Pass 19 May 2016 206,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pad light on

Fail 19 May 2016 206,414 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pad light on

Pass 5 May 2015 198,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside obligatory mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 May 2015 198,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside obligatory mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 190,972 miles

Brake pad light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 29 May 2014 190,955 miles

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

Brake pad light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 25 May 2013 182,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing mirror is missing

Pass 25 May 2013 182,373 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing mirror is missing

Pass 31 May 2012 166,259 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 166,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 141,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 120,230 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 80,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,903 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 51,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,249 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 37,261 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 VFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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