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NK03 VNM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,220 miles

Slight damage on o/s sill

Small hole in exhaust centre section

Fail 19 Feb 2014 113,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage on o/s sill

Small hole in exhaust centre section

Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Sill Damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,212 miles

slight free play in steering rack offside

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,152 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 VNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

NK03 VNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is NK03 VNM safe to buy?

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