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KD52 BHW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 BHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,587 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.90 reading 5.44 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,027 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,155 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 95,155 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,404 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,821 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,821 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 78,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,134 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,282 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,701 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,726 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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KD52 BHW 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 75%.

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 KD52 BHW, 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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KD52 BHW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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