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KE03 CTY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,546 mi
Last recorded139,546 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,546 miles

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

Nearside vehicle has signs of accedent damage along the side

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 139,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside vehicle has signs of accedent damage along the side

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,281 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 132,279 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat back Turbo back (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,994 miles

Accident damage to n/s front & side

Fail 21 Feb 2015 124,984 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Accident damage to n/s front & side

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f headlamp washer jet missing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 115,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,414 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 106,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,656 miles

rear tyres wearing low at edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,842 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,067 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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KE03 CTY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE03 CTY, 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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What year was KE03 CTY registered?

KE03 CTY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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