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KE53 ADU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ADU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,262 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 117,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,050 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,048 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,846 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,493 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,769 miles

Front lower arm bushes cracking

Front topmounts noisey and stiff

N/S/R discs corrode4d and uneven

O/S/R Disc corroded, uneven and slightly binding

O/S/R pad`s low

Windscreen chipped at bottom out of drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,857 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 ADU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ADU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE53 ADU registered?

KE53 ADU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is KE53 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 ADU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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