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KE53 UMM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 84,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the edges (especially on the offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of corrosion to suspension recommend the underside is cleaned off and treated

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,110 miles

Rear axle has signs of corrosion needs cleaning off and a treatment /wax oiling applied

Pass 2 Dec 2023 62,200 miles

Front knock from steering/suspension areas

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 62,141 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front knock from steering/suspension areas

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 41,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to re -tract.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to re -tract.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,429 miles

moderate wear to brake pads

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,671 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking across treads & inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre cracking across treads & outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,029 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 16,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,499 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 UMM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

KE53 UMM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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