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NK03 VLS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,840 mi
Last recorded120,840 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 120,840 miles

bonnet stay is missing

n/s/front brake back plate is corrded through

Fail 28 May 2012 120,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay is missing

n/s/front brake back plate is corrded through

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,533 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to seperate

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 VLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

NK03 VLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is NK03 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 VLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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