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PO53 KNB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 127,848 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 127,835 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,946 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,946 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,541 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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PO53 KNB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PO53 KNB, 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 PO53 KNB registered?

PO53 KNB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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