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KF52 UKV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,835 mi
Last recorded119,835 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 UKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,835 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2019 119,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,200 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,613 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,613 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,232 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 98,232 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,928 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,928 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,006 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,653 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,440 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,748 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres worn low

center exhaust bracket broken

poor headlamp beam patterns

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,739 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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KF52 UKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KF52 UKV, 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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KF52 UKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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