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KE53 UYD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,305 mi
Last recorded134,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 134,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,643 miles

all (4) brake discs beginning to corrode.

exhaust system beginning to corrode & slight exhaust gas leak detected.

offside rear & nearside front alloy wheels x 2 outer edges damaged.

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 132,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all (4) brake discs beginning to corrode.

exhaust system beginning to corrode & slight exhaust gas leak detected.

offside rear & nearside front alloy wheels x 2 outer edges damaged.

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,237 miles

nearside front alloy wheel outer edge damaged.

offside rear alloy wheel outer edge damaged.

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,988 miles

engine coolant level low

engine management light emitting when engine running

offside rear & nearside front road alloy wheels x 2 outer edges damaged

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,988 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

engine coolant level low

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine management light emitting when engine running

offside rear & nearside front road alloy wheels x 2 outer edges damaged

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,618 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 122,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,750 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 103,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,443 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,362 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 UYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

KE53 UYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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