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KV53 BRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 151,870 miles

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Fail 10 Sep 2016 151,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt stuck (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,278 miles

Slight cracks to front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 120,285 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 120,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 106,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,409 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2009 57,404 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 33,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 BRZ registered?

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

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