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KX53 FDL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,958 mi
Last recorded136,958 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 136,958 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 132,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 122,108 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,203 miles

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside rear Tyre valve deteriorating

offside front and rear tyre valves deteriorating

plastic engine under tray loose

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,179 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1c)

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside rear Tyre valve deteriorating

offside front and rear tyre valves deteriorating

plastic engine under tray loose

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2016 119,669 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,051 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 115,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 115,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 110,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 110,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2011 90,340 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 57,526 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,134 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 FDL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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