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KV53 BNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,805 mi
Last recorded111,805 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,805 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 111,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,794 miles

All suspension components including subframes corroded [Rear subframe heavily corroded ]

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Slight binding on rear brakes

Some corrosion in area of tow bar mount

Fail 24 May 2022 111,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components including subframes corroded

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shocker outer covers heavily corroded

Slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner C V Boot in poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas rusty and corroding (Front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,724 miles

Central Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner C V Boot in poor condition

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas rusty and corroding (Front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,438 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension rust and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension rust and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,351 miles

rear subframe appears heavily corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear subframe appears heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,517 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe corroded

signs of corrosion at o/s rear brake disc

Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 103,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,246 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 51,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,630 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 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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