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KV53 BNB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 117,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

underside component surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION = MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 29 Mar 2024 112,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

SLIGHT KNOCKING COMING FROM STEERING RACK *INTERNALLY*

Pass 21 Mar 2023 110,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,442 miles

Offside Front shocker slight corrosion

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front subframe mounting antivibration slight perishing

rear subframe slight corosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,836 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,223 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,833 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,806 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,806 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,238 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,035 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 29,035 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper split.

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 BNB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

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

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