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KV53 BBN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,693 mi
Last recorded212,693 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 212,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 212,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 195,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 174,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 150,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,602 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 118,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 118,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,286 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,504 miles

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

High level brake light has several sections not working

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 90,504 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,956 miles

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

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

servo pipe slighly perrished.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

servo pipe slighly perrished.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,460 miles

offside mirror glass cracked,still see too the rear at present.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,534 miles

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

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 BBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

Is KV53 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 BBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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