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KV53 EKE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,828 mi
Last recorded153,828 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 153,815 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 150,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 147,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 145,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,776 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 138,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 125,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,302 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s/f outer cv r/boot deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 100,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Number plate rear separating

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,422 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 EKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EKE, 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 EKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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