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KV53 AVO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,482 mi
Last recorded189,482 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 189,482 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 7 Aug 2020 189,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Aug 2019 179,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 179,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 169,760 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2018 169,759 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when headlamps on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arm back bushes slightly perished

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2018 165,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 165,452 miles

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

Offside 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 154,077 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 154,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 141,002 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre and cat exhaust heat shields in secure

nearside parking brake requires adjustment soon

Pass 25 Feb 2015 130,476 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Feb 2015 130,437 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,567 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,567 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,624 miles

cat convertor heat shield loose

exhaust centre section support bracket missing

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,451 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 AVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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