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KL03 TFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,620 mi
Last recorded138,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 TFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Rear Passenger Door Trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,966 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 123,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer sill damage

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,256 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,478 miles

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

nearside cv gaiter insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,732 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,731 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f level sensor insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,678 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,964 miles

outer edge of offside front road wheel is damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,792 miles

slight damage on offside front wheel rim

Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,003 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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KL03 TFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL03 TFY, 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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KL03 TFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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