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KF53 SVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

234,386 mi
Last recorded234,386 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 234,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 232,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 232,516 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 229,134 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 229,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 226,198 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 221,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 214,595 miles

Both rear tyres crackes

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 214,593 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres crackes

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 207,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 202,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 193,318 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 186,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 174,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 173,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 162,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 162,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 140,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 128,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 103,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 103,093 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

glow plug warning light flashing on dash

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 SVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KF53 SVL, 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 KF53 SVL registered?

KF53 SVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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