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KE53 LWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,213 mi
Last recorded189,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 189,213 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 189,213 miles

Emissions not tested back box in poor condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 188,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 185,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 185,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 176,988 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 176,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,140 miles

Engine managment light on

Rear disc's worn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 161,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine managment light on

Rear disc's worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 144,499 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,792 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 131,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 121,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 121,643 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 LWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWG, 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 LWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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