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DX53 KSJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,640 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk locking mechanism faulty - still locks and realises

Offside Front sill crushed

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Rear Tyre starting perish both rear - 205 55 R16

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

battery loose - secure

middle exhaust bracket broken - still secure

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,385 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle limit 30% = 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk locking mechanism faulty - still locks and realises

Offside Front sill crushed

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Rear Tyre starting perish both rear - 205 55 R16

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

battery loose - secure

middle exhaust bracket broken - still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,357 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,293 miles

Battery light flashing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 102,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Battery light flashing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2009 62,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 62,025 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,953 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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DX53 KSJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX53 KSJ, 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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DX53 KSJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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