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WA53 KVH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,016 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 46,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,037 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,260 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 28,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 27,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,730 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,681 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,124 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,371 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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WA53 KVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WA53 KVH, 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 WA53 KVH registered?

WA53 KVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WA53 KVH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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