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RK53 BBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,752 mi
Last recorded151,752 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 151,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED AT FLEXIBLE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SLIGHT PLAY ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,430 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 132,425 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 123,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,212 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,654 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2013 103,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,941 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,593 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Front brake discs very corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,593 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Front brake discs very corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,827 miles

Front wipers noisy / smeary - offside blade split at ends.

Slight play in steering side to side - suspect within steering rack.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wipers noisy / smeary - offside blade split at ends.

Slight play in steering side to side - suspect within steering rack.

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

Nearside rear door has intermittant locking fault and will not open without warning - o.k when tested - requires investigation.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,891 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine temprature gauge not working

Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine temprature gauge not working

Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,850 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape.

Glowplug light showing on dash.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

STRONG ADVISE:Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx 2mm-Replace ASAP.

Slight fluctuation from rear footbrake and handbrake performance on brake test-No urgent action required.

Three stonechips in nearside section of windscreen.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,850 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape.

Glowplug light showing on dash.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

STRONG ADVISE:Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx 2mm-Replace ASAP.

Slight fluctuation from rear footbrake and handbrake performance on brake test-No urgent action required.

Three stonechips in nearside section of windscreen.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,214 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn and 3mm tread depth

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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RK53 BBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK53 BBF, 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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RK53 BBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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