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KV53 BDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,283 mi
Last recorded182,283 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 182,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,436 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 178,436 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems Fuel filter detached from mounting. (6.1.3 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 171,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 171,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes corroded, plastic coating swollen and uneven. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 162,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes corroded, plastic coating swollen and uneven. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 155,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 30 Nov 2015 155,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see print out (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 Sep 2014 149,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,148 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 129,910 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,837 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 120,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 107,211 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,107 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 82,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,739 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 BDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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