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AE53 RKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,072 mi
Last recorded235,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 235,072 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 231,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 227,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 211,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 191,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 170,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 150,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre are starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,565 miles

Strong advise offside front outer brake low

Fail 5 Oct 2012 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Strong advise offside front outer brake low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,158 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,865 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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AE53 RKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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