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KV53 BOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,557 mi
Last recorded165,557 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 165,557 miles

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

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

tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,181 miles

Oil leak ()

some corrosion forming metal pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,601 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bush Perished

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter Perished

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bush Perished

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter Perished

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,586 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,586 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,970 miles

Oil leak

grease arround offside outter cv gaiter

Pass 10 Oct 2009 61,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,192 miles

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

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 BOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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