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KN03 CXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,630 mi
Last recorded139,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 CXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,630 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 132,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 132,644 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind tank (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,147 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 128,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 126,558 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,296 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 120,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,912 miles

Both front top strut mounts slightly stiff

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 May 2015 111,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 108,708 miles

rear brake discs poor

Pass 29 May 2013 106,433 miles

front brake discs corrioding inside edge

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 23 May 2012 98,009 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 90,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 May 2010 80,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 70,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 60,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,514 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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KN03 CXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN03 CXS, 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 KN03 CXS registered?

KN03 CXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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