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DX53 KSO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 151,611 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner under tray has excess oil stain

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mcpherson strut upper mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 151,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner under tray has excess oil stain

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mcpherson strut upper mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 146,475 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 146,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 711,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,094 miles

Front 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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DX53 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KSO, 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 DX53 KSO registered?

DX53 KSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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