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AD52 RKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

183,902 mi
Last recorded183,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 183,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 183,833 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer is blowing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 181,838 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 181,828 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Adjuster doesn't feel like its working. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 179,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box input (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 179,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box input (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 177,108 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box inlet cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 177,101 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box inlet cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 174,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 174,798 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 172,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2021 172,120 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 169,916 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 166,677 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both springs lower end appears complete but ends rough

Fail 3 Apr 2019 166,677 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both springs lower end appears complete but ends rough

Pass 12 Apr 2018 164,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 161,879 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 156,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both track rod end boots deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 151,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Apr 2015 151,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 137,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 137,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 124,550 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,284 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F has slight play in rack inner joint

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AD52 RKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 AD52 RKO, 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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AD52 RKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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