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KV53 FTP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,673 mi
Last recorded204,673 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 204,673 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 200,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot lid dented

Fail 8 Jan 2022 200,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

boot lid dented

Pass 19 Dec 2020 196,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 191,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 191,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 178,901 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

front exhaust flexible pipe slightly blowing.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 168,211 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 159,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 150,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 131,961 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 114,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,082 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 87,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,795 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)

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 FTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

KV53 FTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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