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KE53 LWR

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,995 mi
Last recorded173,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 173,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 173,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 158,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear of vehicle converted to transport dogs - No access to seats or seatbelts

Pass 19 Aug 2010 141,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 130,046 miles

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 123,620 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LWR, 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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What year was KE53 LWR registered?

KE53 LWR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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