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RK53 BDX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,655 mi
Last recorded177,655 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 174,146 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2016 174,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 162,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 162,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 145,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate in poor condition

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2014 145,846 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate in poor condition

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 102,455 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,999 miles

FRont & rear No.Plates startingto deteriorate

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,998 miles

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

FRont & rear No.Plates startingto deteriorate

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,515 miles

Front number plate staring to delaminate.

Rear number plate staring to delaminate.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,259 miles

front and rear no. plates fading around lettering

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 BDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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