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KF53 SSZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,728 mi
Last recorded195,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 195,728 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 195,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 193,011 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 193,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 190,805 miles

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ..............

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES ................... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 190,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ..............

REAR DISCS WORN/CORRODED .............

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES ................... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 187,535 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS ….

EXHAUST SYSTEM ….

Offside Rear TYRE ….

Pass 8 Jan 2018 183,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot..

both rear tyres inner edges ....

Pass 14 Dec 2016 179,748 miles

Nearside Front SHOCKER

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Jan 2016 175,850 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 171,403 miles

exhaust back section................

nearside front outer cv boot...........

offside rear tyre.................

Pass 9 Jan 2014 166,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 162,099 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 162,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 156,239 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 156,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 148,984 miles

n/s rear brake pipe slightly coroded.(near fuel tank)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops perished

o/s and n/s wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 137,565 miles

advise engine bay covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 128,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,260 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,155 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,684 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 38,652 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KF53 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KF53 SSZ, 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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KF53 SSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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