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KV53 EMX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,843 mi
Last recorded152,843 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 EMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,843 miles

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

deterioration to rear registration plate

Pass 11 Dec 2012 139,752 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 10 Dec 2012 139,717 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,027 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 brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 118,241 miles

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

imbalance on rear service brake effort.

n/s/f door damaged.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 118,239 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f door damaged.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,376 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,120 miles

Steering rack - slight play detected at nearside

Fail 19 Dec 2008 85,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack - slight play detected at nearside

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering rack on the near side

Fail 13 Dec 2007 68,465 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering rack on the near side

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,312 miles

slight play inthe steering rack on the near side

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 EMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

KV53 EMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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