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KE53 RFZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,186 mi
Last recorded124,186 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 RFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 109,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 102,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,662 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,662 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,580 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres perrished

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,248 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,416 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 86,412 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,369 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 65,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,546 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 RFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

KE53 RFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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