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KV53 BBX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre treads light cracks

Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 89,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre inner/outer treads wear

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,351 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,987 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,987 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to hold the engine speed to the required limits (between 2,500 and 3,000 rpm) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,688 miles

off side front wish bone lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,591 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 BBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

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

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