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KX53 FDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,020 mi
Last recorded70,020 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 61,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 61,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,016 miles

Both front flexi hoses perishing

Both front wishbone bushes split and perishing

Front brake balance

Offside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,058 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and splitting slightly

n/s mirror damaged slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre perished on inside very slightly

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 41,705 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,604 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 37,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,084 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,372 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,004 miles

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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KX53 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KX53 FDK, 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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KX53 FDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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