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V218 KKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 KKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,826 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 162,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,919 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 128,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 128,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a low inner edge

Offside Front tyre has a low inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,765 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 92,738 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,516 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 25 Nov 2011 64,262 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,363 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 3 Dec 2007 35,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,779 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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V218 KKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V218 KKN, 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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V218 KKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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