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KV53 BOF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 78,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both middle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,377 miles

brake pipes rusting

o/s/r tyre wall week

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slight up and down movement on both front top shocker bushes

suspension rubbers starting to perish

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes rusting

o/s/r tyre wall week

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slight up and down movement on both front top shocker bushes

suspension rubbers starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2019 64,258 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,185 miles

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

brake discs corroded

brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 61,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 54,606 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,871 miles

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)

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

centre silencer bracket snaped

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,434 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O,S,F Wing Mirror cracked

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,807 miles

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

O,S,F Wing Mirror cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,333 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,909 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES WORN.OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE GROOVED.OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CRACKED

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,909 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES WORN.OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE GROOVED.OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,852 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 BOF 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 72%.

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

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