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KS03 FKW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 FKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,120 miles

Rear springs corroding

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,824 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking and worn close to legal limit

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,323 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wiper deteriorating

hand brake high

oil level on min mark

slight blow on front pipe

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

chip in windscreen

handbrake high

pin hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 9 May 2014 77,859 miles

handbrake high

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,173 miles

handbrake high

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,865 miles

handbrake high

stonechip in o/s windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,439 miles

n/s/f indicator shows white light

Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,408 miles

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

n/s/f indicator shows white light

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,533 miles

slight judder o/s/r brake

Pass 7 May 2009 56,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,398 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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KS03 FKW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KS03 FKW, 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 KS03 FKW registered?

KS03 FKW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is KS03 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 FKW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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