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DX53 KVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

271,688 mi
Last recorded271,688 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 271,688 miles

Nearside Front Body damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 271,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 258,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 258,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 248,379 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no access to rear seats

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 248,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no access to rear seats

under tray fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 236,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 236,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 223,726 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 223,726 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 31 Jul 2014 205,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 193,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 173,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 158,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 144,293 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 144,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 122,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 122,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,826 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 KVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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