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KE03 ZWV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,761 mi
Last recorded184,761 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 184,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 184,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 181,605 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 181,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 178,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 173,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 163,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,481 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,282 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,202 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,599 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 139,599 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,302 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETRIOATED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 131,273 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,273 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 120,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

advice all brake discs replaced

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,950 miles

all brake discs corroded badly advice replaced

Fail 16 Apr 2012 96,950 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs corroded badly advice replaced

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,670 miles

all brake discs corroded on inner faces advice replaced

off side front wing damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 87,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

all brake discs corroded on inner faces advice replaced

off side front wing damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,118 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,118 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,825 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 ZWV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 ZWV, 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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KE03 ZWV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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