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YS53 KVD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,847 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,830 miles

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

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

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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YS53 KVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS53 KVD, 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 YS53 KVD registered?

YS53 KVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YS53 KVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 KVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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