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KV53 AUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 160,301 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 156,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 149,787 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 29 Apr 2022 149,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 May 2021 146,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2021 146,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 144,128 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 144,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 138,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 133,378 miles

Oil leak ()

SERVICE LIGHT ON NOTICABLE WELDING ON JACKING POINTS OSF NSF S/A TOP BUSH NOTICABLE GAP ON TOP PLATE

Pass 15 May 2017 127,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 127,208 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2016 117,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light stays on

Fail 11 May 2016 117,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light stays on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,739 miles

n/s door mirror lens damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 109,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s door mirror lens damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 101,499 miles

n/s dorr mirror damaged

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 15 May 2013 92,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 82,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 82,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,878 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,062 miles

nearside headlamp misted up,but not affecting opperation

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 AUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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