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KV53 ELX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

240,577 mi
Last recorded240,577 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ELX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 240,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 215,056 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 215,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 194,061 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2016 194,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 182,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 182,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 169,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 154,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 May 2012 139,392 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 139,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,777 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,777 miles

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

minor stone chips in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 11 Nov 2009 97,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 ELX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

KV53 ELX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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