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KV53 BPY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,063 mi
Last recorded148,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 148,063 miles

Damage to nearside rear outer sill

Nearside Front Nearside front indicator lense missing but not effecting colour

Nearside driveshaft seal has a slight weap

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + worn on outer edge

Play in both front lower rear wishbone bushes

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 148,063 miles

Damage to nearside rear outer sill

Nearside Front Nearside front indicator lense missing but not effecting colour

Nearside driveshaft seal has a slight weap

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + worn on outer edge

Play in both front lower rear wishbone bushes

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

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,195 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

oil leaks

travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Feb 2016 133,195 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

oil leaks

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Feb 2015 115,495 miles

Centre exhaust mount

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak to gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,495 miles

Centre exhaust mount

Slight oil leak to gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,316 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

epc lamp on.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,006 miles

nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre worn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,006 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,967 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,057 miles

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,399 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 54,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 40,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,187 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, wiper clearance just adequate.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 11,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,194 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 BPY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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