CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK03 EEP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,272 mi
Last recorded133,272 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,603 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 117,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,705 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust bracket adrift

advise items removed from drivers view to front

advise near side caliper hand brake lever not returning fully

advise near side rear dust cover adrift os rear worn

washer fluid low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,329 miles

Catalytic converter appears to have temporary repair

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted OSR preventing full inspection

Front wipers starting to smear

NS number plate lamp appears dim

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,329 miles

Catalytic converter appears to have temporary repair

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

Child seat fitted OSR preventing full inspection

Front wipers starting to smear

NS number plate lamp appears dim

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,261 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,721 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 69,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,577 miles

O/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2007 21,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,351 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK03 EEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RK03 EEP, 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

How do I check the history of RK03 EEP?

You can check the full history of RK03 EEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK03 EEP registered?

RK03 EEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is RK03 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 EEP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK03 EEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK03 EEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.