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KIG 1194

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,918 mi
Last recorded183,918 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 1194
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2019 183,918 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 183,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 158,279 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 157,771 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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KIG 1194 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KIG 1194, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIG 1194 registered?

KIG 1194 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is KIG 1194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 1194 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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