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KD02 HAR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 HAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,552 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,516 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,659 miles

accident damage to front reg plate

accident damage to o/s/f bumper + wing

corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,883 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front antiroll bar drop links ball joints gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken + part missing (bottom) (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,575 miles

damage to o/s/f wing + bumper.

dust covers on both rear shockabsorbers insecure.

front exhaust heat shield insecure.

front reg plate damaged.

o/s/f indicator lens missing.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to o/s/f wing + bumper.

dust covers on both rear shockabsorbers insecure.

front exhaust heat shield insecure.

front reg plate damaged.

mirror hangers more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit.

o/s/f indicator lens missing.

rear tyres worn close to limit + perished and cracking.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,363 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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KD02 HAR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD02 HAR, 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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KD02 HAR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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