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KC03 RSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,868 mi
Last recorded199,868 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 RSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 199,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake operation stiff

Nearside Front Position light slightly dull

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FURTURE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight adjuster slow operation inside headlamp

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recording lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sill seams damaged / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 199,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake operation stiff

Nearside Front Position light slightly dull

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN NEAR FURTURE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight adjuster slow operation inside headlamp

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recording lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sill seams damaged / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 193,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATALYTIC CONVERTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALSO DISCOLORED DUE TO SLIGHT BINDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively HANDBRAKE CABLE TIGHT / STICKING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 185,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 179,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 179,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 169,666 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR AND WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 158,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 25 Jan 2017 148,099 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,601 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 seatbelt not checked - child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,414 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,354 miles

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

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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KC03 RSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KC03 RSU, 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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KC03 RSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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