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KV53 BRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 72,676 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,720 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,764 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2020 63,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2019 58,478 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,109 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,667 miles

Coolant leak slight leak from radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,515 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,875 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside front indicator lamp outer lens cover missing.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,875 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front indicator lamp outer lens cover missing.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,846 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,122 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,122 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,363 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 BRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

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

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