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NK03 VFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,811 mi
Last recorded140,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 140,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 132,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 121,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

ns and os front door sills have damage

Pass 20 May 2013 111,537 miles

slight damage to both front seals

Oil leak

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken but not insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2013 111,398 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken but not insecure

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight damage to both front seals

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 101,093 miles

different bolts fitted to both front wishbones

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2010 93,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 79,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,948 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,486 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 62,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,390 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 VFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

NK03 VFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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