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KX53 PYV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,075 miles

Oil leak

nearide rear park brake requires further attention

Fail 8 Sep 2011 115,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 182,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,130 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 101,093 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,462 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 PYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

KX53 PYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KX53 PYV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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