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CT03 RKY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,109 mi
Last recorded177,109 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 177,109 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 168,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 168,314 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 157,250 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 157,250 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 144,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,411 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 112,796 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,152 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,461 miles

advise rear tyres perished. no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise rear tyres perished. no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,909 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,880 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,156 miles

all brake discs corroding due to lack of use

Fail 25 Feb 2010 21,156 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroding due to lack of use

Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,501 miles

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,820 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 11,464 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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CT03 RKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CT03 RKY, 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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CT03 RKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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