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KV53 AWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,398 mi
Last recorded139,398 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 134,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,612 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 113,520 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,520 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 4 May 2011 71,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 57,989 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,989 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,347 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,347 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,788 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 AWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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