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KV53 BUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,804 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,803 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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

play in inner rack joint

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,456 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

play in inner rack joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,575 miles

Slight wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,394 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,535 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 BUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

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

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