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RK53 EAX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,467 mi
Last recorded131,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,467 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 131,467 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,426 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,195 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,779 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,779 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 EAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

RK53 EAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is RK53 EAX safe to buy?

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