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DA03 RSZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 91,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear brake pipes and fuel lines obscured by fuel tank and heat shield unable to carry out full inspections

Fail 26 May 2015 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front brake dragging slightly

rear brake pipes and fuel lines obscured by fuel tank and heat shield unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 28 May 2014 78,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 65,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2011 43,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,974 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 20,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2007 9,159 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,183 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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DA03 RSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA03 RSZ, 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 DA03 RSZ registered?

DA03 RSZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is DA03 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 RSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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