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KS03 FLD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,272 mi
Last recorded211,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 FLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 211,272 miles

turbo intake pipe insecure/sills and nsf wing damaged/front number plate damaged/rear brake judder

Fail 24 Jun 2011 211,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

turbo intake pipe insecure/sills and nsf wing damaged/front number plate damaged/rear brake judder

Pass 24 Aug 2010 176,788 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 176,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 150,337 miles

both nearside tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2009 150,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both nearside tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2009 121,363 miles

wipers juddering/nsf tyre tread low

Fail 6 Apr 2009 121,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers juddering/nsf tyre tread low

Pass 2 May 2008 70,127 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,656 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 FLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

KS03 FLD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is KS03 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 FLD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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