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KE03 OVW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 OVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,426 miles

EML ON.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML ON.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 105,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake imbalance

n/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine warning light on

front number plate slightly damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,347 miles

engine light on

front number plate slight damage

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,138 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,697 miles

O/S/F tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,477 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,544 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 OVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE03 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

KE03 OVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is KE03 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 OVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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