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KX53 PZP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,489 mi
Last recorded177,489 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 177,489 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 177,489 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 161,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,062 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 142,289 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

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

Offside Rear Slight bind on o/s/r brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2015 139,799 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 134,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 134,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2013 126,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 126,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 118,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 115,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,562 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 110,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 103,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 103,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,640 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,682 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PZP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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