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KV53 AUM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,347 mi
Last recorded214,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 214,347 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar moving in centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and floor rusty

OSR and NSR seat belts are slow to tension

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 214,346 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar moving in centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill and floor rusty

OSR and NSR seat belts are slow to tension

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 203,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill is rusty and holed

Pass 16 Jan 2024 193,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to tension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 193,886 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to tension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 186,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 186,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner outer sill rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 175,465 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 175,465 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine oil on min

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 161,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 145,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 145,945 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,171 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Jan 2019 138,168 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE NSR TYRE WAS AT 8 PSI WHEN THE CAR CAME IN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD

Pass 6 Jan 2018 128,871 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Jan 2018 128,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,504 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,577 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OVER 50% OF THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS WORKING

THE OSR BRAKE FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,539 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE CAT HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE AND BREAKING AWAY FROM THE CAT

THE NS INNER CV GAITER IS LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY

THE NSF TYRE WAS AT 16 PSI AND THE NSF WAS AT 20 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,440 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLLY TIGHT AT TIMES.

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

TAIL GATE WAS OPENED FROM INSIDE SO THE MOT COULD BE DONE

THE CAT HEAT SHIELD IS RUSTY AND LOOSE

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 16 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE STARTER MOTOR SOUNDS SLOW AT TIMES

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,440 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLLY TIGHT AT TIMES.

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS RUBBERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TAIL GATE WAS OPENED FROM INSIDE SO THE MOT COULD BE DONE

THE CAT HEAT SHIELD IS RUSTY AND LOOSE

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 16 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE STARTER MOTOR SOUNDS SLOW AT TIMES

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,793 miles

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

THE OSF TYRE WAS AT 12 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNALE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

THE OSF TYRE WAS AT 12 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount rattling

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,673 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE MOT TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

NS DOOR MIRROR IS BROKEN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

REAR TYRE PRESSURES LOOK LOW

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,659 miles

front and rear pads and discs worn

Pass 6 May 2009 52,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,746 miles

Steel wheel fitted to NSR at time of test, tyre size is the same as others

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,390 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 AUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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