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KV53 EKP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 118,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,749 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow and front section weak in areas

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

Nearside mirror cracked

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2016 111,749 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow and front section weak in areas

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,454 miles

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

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

front of exhaust getting rusty

rear brake pads getting worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper split

offside front tyre starting to get worn

offside rear indicator going white

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,284 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,860 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,065 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 EKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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