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DX53 KVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,592 mi
Last recorded157,592 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 157,592 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,653 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear park brake efforts only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,763 miles

Oil leak ()

centre brake light

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop inop

Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop inop

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,373 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,079 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,079 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

catalytic convertor heat-shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

catalytic convertor heat-shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front inner brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 47,431 miles

Both rear vtyres slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,254 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 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVB, 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 KVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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