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EK03 KGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,506 mi
Last recorded205,506 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 205,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 200,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 196,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 190,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 186,045 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 186,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 181,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 173,771 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 167,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 152,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 141,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,931 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,404 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 102,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,031 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,526 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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EK03 KGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK03 KGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 KGV registered?

EK03 KGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EK03 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 KGV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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