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KX53 FEG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 FEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 160,872 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve joint corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin under bonnet fumes when emmissions tested/visible smoke (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation fronts uneven when applied together (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise renewal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise renewal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 153,846 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake piping-advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 153,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass continuous splitting between tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake piping-advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 147,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle metal brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 147,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle metal brake piping (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 140,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 140,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed flat area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 134,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,816 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,486 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,505 miles

exhaust catalyst has a pin sized hole in pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 40,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 30,110 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,110 miles

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

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 FEG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FEG, 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 FEG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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