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RCZ 6001

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,292 mi
Last recorded226,292 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 6001
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 226,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f inner rackend slight play

Fail 13 May 2011 226,292 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f inner rackend slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 220,365 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 220,358 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 219,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 217,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 207,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 190,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 182,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 174,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 174,310 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 167,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 160,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 142,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,470 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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RCZ 6001 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCZ 6001, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RCZ 6001 registered?

RCZ 6001 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RCZ 6001 safe to buy?

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