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KE53 ACU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,799 mi
Last recorded135,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 135,793 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside & offside (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,083 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded & weak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,083 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded & weak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,042 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,124 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,674 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,988 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 ACU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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