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KX53 OJW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,154 mi
Last recorded212,154 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 OJW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 212,154 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

REAR SERVICE BRAKES IMBALNCED (ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS)

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Fail 18 Aug 2017 212,154 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH

REAR SERVICE BRAKES IMBALNCED (ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS)

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 12 Aug 2016 209,782 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT LEAK TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Fail 10 Aug 2016 209,782 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven O/S (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly O/S (3.7.B.4)

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT LEAK TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 7 Aug 2015 208,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 160,250 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW + WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM PIPES

Fail 6 Aug 2014 160,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

AUX BELT DAMPER INSECURE + RUBBING ON POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY

BOLT MISSING FROM AIR FILTER HOUSING

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW + WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM PIPES

Pass 14 Aug 2013 158,749 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE + OUTSIDE EDGES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 10 Aug 2012 157,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 154,229 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F DRIVESHAFT INNER C.V BOOT CLIP MISSING

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEAR OUT OF SHAPE ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 17 Aug 2010 151,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 145,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 142,202 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 OJW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OJW, 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 KX53 OJW registered?

KX53 OJW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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