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NY03 KRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,413 mi
Last recorded175,413 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 175,413 miles

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s hand brake slow in reading

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak?

n/s/r shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

plastic cover insecure under n/s/f wing

slight damage to fuel tank

slight damage to o/s and n/s front outer sill lips

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bush

Fail 2 Nov 2010 175,413 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s hand brake slow in reading

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak?

n/s/r shock absorber plastic shroud insecure

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

plastic cover insecure under n/s/f wing

slight damage to fuel tank

slight damage to o/s and n/s front outer sill lips

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bush

Pass 25 Sep 2009 128,310 miles

advise nearside rear brake application is slightly uneven.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 128,134 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 103,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 103,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,083 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 76,083 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Pass 9 Aug 2005 135,879 miles

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

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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NY03 KRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NY03 KRV, 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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NY03 KRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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