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KE53 ACO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,242 mi
Last recorded159,242 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ACO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 159,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

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

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

nearside and offside front wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 150,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE rear brake discs corroded

heatsheild over centre section of exhaust insecure

nearside and offside rear tyers perished 205/55/16

Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 michelin fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper poor

Fail 10 Sep 2015 140,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 michelin fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper poor

Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,963 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 110,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,389 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,786 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing close to indicators

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,311 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 ACO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ACO, 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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KE53 ACO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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