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KE53 RHF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 RHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 97,041 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine mil light on

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,189 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,162 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,339 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,396 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,075 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and on wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,766 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 RHF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

KE53 RHF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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