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AU53 KKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,793 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,497 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,513 miles

em light on

exhaust heat shield loose (cat)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,819 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KKG, 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 AU53 KKG registered?

AU53 KKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AU53 KKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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