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NK03 VGD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,597 mi
Last recorded132,597 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 132,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 110,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 102,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 102,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high x 2 (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 96,050 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 96,003 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 90,287 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,644 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 68,253 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)

Offside door mirror shroud damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 60,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,997 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)

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 VGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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