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RK03 CXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 122,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 108,329 miles

Oil leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all coil springs corroded, rears more than fronts

catalytic converter detiorated and is blowing slightly

centre exhaust section mount bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2014 108,329 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded, rears more than fronts

catalytic converter detiorated and is blowing slightly

centre exhaust section mount bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2013 98,215 miles

oil leaks

stone chips in front screen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit ofg 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 May 2013 98,214 miles

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

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit ofg 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leaks

stone chips in front screen

Pass 17 May 2012 88,511 miles

stone chips in front screen

Fail 17 May 2012 88,511 miles

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

stone chips in front screen

Fail 10 May 2011 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chips in front screen

Pass 10 May 2011 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chips in front screen

Pass 13 May 2010 70,314 miles

slight dampness of oil from both front shock absorbers

slight oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 60,371 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 15 May 2008 49,562 miles

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS LITE MISTING OF OIL

OUTER EDGE OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 17 May 2007 39,528 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 27,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 27,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RK03 CXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK03 CXL, 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 RK03 CXL registered?

RK03 CXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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