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KE53 HCG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,481 mi
Last recorded117,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,015 miles

Damage to front of o/s.sill lip.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,603 miles

O/S/R tyre perrishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,422 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish around the tread

slight damage to offside door mirror(clear view to rear)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre close to wear indicator bars

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,081 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,081 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn close to wear bars .

Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,343 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 HCG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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