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KV53 BEJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2015 149,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 139,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 129,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,020 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 BEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

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

Is KV53 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 BEJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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