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RK03 EFG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,675 mi
Last recorded195,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 EFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 195,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 193,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 193,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 187,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 181,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 160,350 miles

Offside Front outer sill splitting but not in prescribed area

small crack in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2017 160,346 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front outer sill splitting but not in prescribed area

small crack in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2016 151,638 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 151,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 139,738 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 139,738 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2014 129,607 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 117,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 106,921 miles

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 19 Mar 2012 106,787 miles

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

n/s/f shock slightly damp

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs liped

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,011 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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RK03 EFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

RK03 EFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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