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KX53 RJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 RJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,189 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,328 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,755 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,379 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,631 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed/perished

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,313 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,454 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,189 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 RJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

KX53 RJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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