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DX53 KTF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension height level compensator rod broken

Fail 13 Sep 2017 87,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension height level compensator rod broken

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,730 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 KTF 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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

DX53 KTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DX53 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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