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KG52 WTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 WTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,229 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front pads close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 120,229 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front pads close to limit

Fail 13 May 2015 113,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear coil springs rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight play both front drop links

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 113,724 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear coil springs rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight play both front drop links

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 107,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,974 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,082 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake efforts slightly uneven

Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,198 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar buehes slighty worn

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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KG52 WTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KG52 WTE, 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 KG52 WTE registered?

KG52 WTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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