MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides very heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from catalyst and flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides very heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
advise exhaust has been welded
advise n/s hand brake cable
advise n/s inner wish bone bush
advise play in front drop links
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
advise exhaust has been welded
advise n/s hand brake cable
advise n/s inner wish bone bush
advise play in front drop links
advise some play in lower ball joints
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KU03 XBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KU03 XBD, 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 KU03 XBD registered?
KU03 XBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.
Is KU03 XBD safe to buy?
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