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KV53 FHE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,158 mi
Last recorded182,158 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,158 miles

both front tyres wearing inside

Fail 20 Nov 2024 182,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inside

Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 172,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 165,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 164,253 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 160,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 153,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,520 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,030 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 124,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,294 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 110,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brakes slight binding and faces slightly rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,742 miles

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

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

both front brakes slight binding and faces slightly rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,946 miles

rear nearside tyre slightly out of a small cut in tread

rear offside shock absorber cover loose

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 67,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,145 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 FHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

KV53 FHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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