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NK03 WCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 119,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 110,992 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 98,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 86,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

NOTE; engine managment light is on....

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front and offside front tyres slight 'curb' damage.

offside front indicalor lamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,102 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT BRACKETS DAMAGED/REPAIRED

BOTH NEARSIDE WHEELS POT-HOLE DAMAGED

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT PADS APPEAR WORN

Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH HEADLIGHT BRACKETS DAMAGED/REPAIRED

BOTH NEARSIDE WHEELS POT-HOLE DAMAGED

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

FRONT PADS APPEAR WORN

WIPERS WASHERS POOR

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 39,290 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 WCA 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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

NK03 WCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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