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DA03 RUR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,751 mi
Last recorded166,751 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 RUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 166,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,821 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 116,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,195 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake noisy

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2012 86,062 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,083 miles

Front discs getting quite rusty on both sides

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,083 miles

Front discs getting quite rusty on both sides

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 63,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes noisy and out of balance.

Rear wiper smearing.

Pass 5 May 2010 63,641 miles

Rear brakes noisy and out of balance.

Rear wiper smearing.

Pass 15 May 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,652 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 RUR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

DA03 RUR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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