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KV53 BAA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,771 mi
Last recorded131,771 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,771 miles

CORROSION TO INNER FACE OF O/S/R BRAKE DISC

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,479 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 75,445 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,817 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 BAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BAA, 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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What year was KV53 BAA registered?

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

Is KV53 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 BAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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