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NK03 VMY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,455 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,341 miles

n/s/f top strut mounting has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in at sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' less than 10mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in at sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' less than 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,643 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 73,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear n/s tyre ovality present

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear coil spring lower pig tail missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake disc faces starting to mark/break up

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,995 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,862 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,238 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,845 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 20,348 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 VMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

NK03 VMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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