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KV53 ENJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

192,105 mi
Last recorded192,105 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ENJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 192,105 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 191,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 190,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 190,101 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 189,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 187,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 184,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 179,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 172,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 167,805 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 161,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 157,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 149,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 109,610 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 100,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

been standing - front brake discs rusty

o/s/r seat belt - slow on retraction

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 24 Oct 2006 83,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

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 ENJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV53 ENJ registered?

KV53 ENJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 ENJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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