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KX53 PYW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

227,750 mi
Last recorded227,750 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 227,750 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 227,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip on screen.

inner wishbone bushes worn.

wipers worn.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 217,062 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 198,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 195,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 169,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 144,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 120,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 109,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 109,163 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 PYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

KX53 PYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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