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KE53 WKU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,639 mi
Last recorded189,639 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 WKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 189,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 187,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 183,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 181,274 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 181,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 174,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 164,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 164,084 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 158,741 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 153,867 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,652 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 148,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 137,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,222 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 90,149 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 90,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,162 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 WKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

Is KE53 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 WKU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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