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T56 KDF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,558 mi
Last recorded212,558 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 KDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 212,558 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 212,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 205,939 miles

Both rear floor panel grommets missing

Offside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 205,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear floor panel grommets missing

Offside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 202,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 193,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 185,755 miles

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

both rear brake discs distorted

nearside front bumper trim damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 174,241 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 174,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 159,622 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 154,769 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 154,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,481 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2013 147,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 142,203 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to smear the screen.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 142,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

n/s wiper starting to smear the screen.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,595 miles

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,889 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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T56 KDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T56 KDF, 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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T56 KDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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