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KR53 UNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,111 mi
Last recorded133,111 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,111 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 133,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 123,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 115,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,457 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 90,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,394 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,055 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,020 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,981 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing low about 3mm left approx

Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,353 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,431 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,431 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,919 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)

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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KR53 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR53 UNZ, 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 KR53 UNZ registered?

KR53 UNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KR53 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 UNZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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