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RK53 DMU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,516 mi
Last recorded172,516 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 167,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 163,659 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 149,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,651 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 125,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 117,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,758 miles

Oil leak

os washer jet inop

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2011 110,204 miles

front number plate seperating

Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,204 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate seperating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 102,379 miles

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

front number plate damaged but still legible.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,379 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged but still legible.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front numberplate delaminating slightly

front wipers smearing screen slightly

slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front numberplate delaminating slightly

front wipers smearing screen slightly

slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,205 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 72,875 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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