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KV53 BNA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 96,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All brake discs corroded

All tyres low tread

Due timing belt?

Engine management light on

Exhaust has minor leak at cat

Front bumper and tailgate damaged

Front springs corroded

Lambda probe wiring knotted up

NSF tyre leaking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear shocks corroded

Sills damaged

Steel wheel fitted to NSF and spare flat

Underpans missing / broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all seatbelts slow to retract dirty/worn

boot was full at time of test

cat heat shield loose/rotten off

front brke discs corroding / pitted

power-steering pump assy, has a slight misting of oil may req attention soon??

rear shocker top shields corroded/rotten

various bodwork damage front and rear,,sills damaged at flanges.

windscreen strongly advised worn/scratched

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all seatbelts slow to retract dirty/worn

boot was full at time of test

cat heat shield loose/rotten off

front brke discs corroding / pitted

n/s rear tyre looks soft

power-steering pump assy, has a slight misting of oil may req attention soon??

rear shocker top shields corroded/rotten

various bodwork damage front and rear,,sills damaged at flanges.

windscreen strongly advised worn/scratched

Pass 26 May 2010 79,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine man agement light was on due to randon/ multiple missfire

front of both sills damaged., .crash damage at rear and front

n/s and o/s rear seat belts not properly checked due to childseats fitted

rear shockabsorbers corroded

service due??

Fail 25 May 2010 79,488 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine management light is on!!

front of both sills damaged., .crash damage at rear and front

n/s and o/s rear seat belts not properly checked due to childseats fitted

rear shockabsorbers corroded

service due??

Pass 8 Dec 2008 564,818 miles

parcel shelf missing

rear head restraints missing

rear wiper blade torn

o/s front tyre near limit at 2mm

o/s rear tyre near limit at 3mm

dent in tailgate

grommet missing at front of n/s sill

rumble from front of car is worn anti roll bar bushers

screenwash jets need attention

spare tyre flat

starter motor runs on

wheel arch liner loose at front of n/s rear wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,083 miles

Both front indicators faded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Nov 2007 52,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front indicators faded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads low

Rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,478 miles

air conditioning not working

Fail 1 Dec 2006 38,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air conditioning not working

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 BNA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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