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RK53 BDF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

154,447 mi
Last recorded154,447 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 BDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,178 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,555 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,645 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 110,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,540 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Oct 2012 87,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,455 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

offside front pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,155 miles

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

undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,609 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,250 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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RK53 BDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RK53 BDF, 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 RK53 BDF registered?

RK53 BDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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