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KE53 AAF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

182,267 mi
Last recorded182,267 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 AAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 182,267 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 182,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 174,073 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 174,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 167,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 159,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 156,370 miles

both front ball joint covers perished

front discs corroded

front number plate damaged

middle exhaust clamp corroded

o,s track rod end cover perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 153,394 miles

front discs corroded inner face

o,s ball joint dust cover perished

o,s track rod end dust cover perished

slight exhaust blow (front)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 153,423 miles

front exhaust holed, corroded and blowing

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 152,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 149,958 miles

front number plate slight damaged,cracked.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,278 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

offside rear wheel slight binding

rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,742 miles

front number plate cracked on fixings

Pass 16 Sep 2011 132,761 miles

front number plate craked

offside rear shock damp

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

front number plate cracked across fixing

offside rear bump stop worn (on shock absorber)

slight play in nearside steering rack (rack arm) area

Pass 18 Sep 2009 111,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads worn low .

Front number plate cracked .

Slight play nearside rack end.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 101,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,129 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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KE53 AAF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KE53 AAF, 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 KE53 AAF registered?

KE53 AAF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is KE53 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 AAF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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