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SN03 NKE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,601 mi
Last recorded212,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 NKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 212,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 178,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 161,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 161,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 156,345 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 137,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 132,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 132,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,029 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 112,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 95,895 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,506 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 58,387 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 58,387 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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SN03 NKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN03 NKE, 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 SN03 NKE registered?

SN03 NKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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