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KU03 XBD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,514 mi
Last recorded226,514 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 226,514 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2016 226,513 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 222,328 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 222,328 miles

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?

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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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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