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AE53 RKK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s very poor + n/s low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 72,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,220 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

vehicle only just passed the smoke/emmisions test

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,408 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AE53 RKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE53 RKK, 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 AE53 RKK registered?

AE53 RKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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