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KV53 APO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 64,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,517 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,023 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,043 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,603 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,147 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,843 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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KV53 APO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KV53 APO, 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 KV53 APO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV53 APO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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