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NY03 KTA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,112 mi
Last recorded168,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 168,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops badly deterioated

rear screen washer not working and leaking at front

Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 149,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 127,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear bump stops perished

Fail 17 Jun 2009 126,523 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 105,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,897 miles

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc`s sign`s of wear.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,025 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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NY03 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 NY03 KTA, 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 NY03 KTA registered?

NY03 KTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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