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AU53 KHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,873 mi
Last recorded204,873 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 204,873 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 204,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 204,860 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking/moist round injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative in car adjuster inop (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 198,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Pass 15 Nov 2018 193,947 miles

battery terminal fuse box short circuit signs of heat and burning.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 193,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery terminal fuse box short circuit signs of heat and burning.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 188,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise, Both rear worn and slight corrosion on the inner edge. Brake pads good. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 182,093 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 182,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 176,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at top mounting (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 176,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at top mounting (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 169,951 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise, both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 163,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise, auxilary belt cracked

advise, both rear shock bump stops deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 156,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 148,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,639 miles

exhaust centre section support mount insecure.

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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AU53 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 KHV, 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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AU53 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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