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RG53 EVW

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,454 mi
Last recorded162,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 162,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 162,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 150,635 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 150,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 141,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 134,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 125,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,857 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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RG53 EVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG53 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG53 EVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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