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KV53 AXG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,072 mi
Last recorded160,072 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 160,072 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 153,316 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 153,313 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,771 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 144,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,559 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 116,544 miles

offside & nearside rear shockabsorber dust shrouds insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 55,094 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 55,094 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brakes slightly ot of balance

lip to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,610 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 AXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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