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NK03 VLM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,243 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating and centre mount broken

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,824 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,258 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,468 miles

both front tyres on raised tread blocks and bald on inner edges rec new tyres

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,101 miles

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

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

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

oil filter damp

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,505 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

NK03 VLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NK03 VLM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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