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KO53 EDL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,919 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 117,918 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,423 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter blowing slightly (7.1.2)

nearside rear seat belt not checked fully because a child seat is fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,402 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,382 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,572 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,064 miles

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,961 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,490 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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KO53 EDL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KO53 EDL, 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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KO53 EDL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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