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KV53 BCY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,817 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,754 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,080 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,237 miles

wear discs

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 43,692 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 40,541 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaitor clip missing and grease escaping

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 27,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,267 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 BCY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

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

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