2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · KE53 ABZ
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 98,040 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE53 ABZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/05/2022
- 98,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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KE53 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (KE53 ABZ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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