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KV53 AUY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,550 mi
Last recorded109,550 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,550 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 109,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,978 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 97,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,633 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,305 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 66,305 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 62,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,984 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (no cords visable)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AUY 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 85.7%.

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 AUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 AUY registered?

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

Is KV53 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 AUY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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