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KV53 ANP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ANP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 97,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 97,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 95,697 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 93,757 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,561 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 21 May 2016 89,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 May 2015 86,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,749 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 73,364 miles

oil leak

service light on

Pass 21 May 2012 66,574 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,974 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both front wipers are split slightly dut still clear the screen

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

Off side and near side rear brake discs are badly pitted

Off side headlamp slightly low

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,974 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both front wipers are split slightly dut still clear the screen

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

Off side and near side rear brake discs are badly pitted

Off side headlamp slightly low

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,041 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,037 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KV53 ANP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KV53 ANP, 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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KV53 ANP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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