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RUI 1798

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,700 mi
Last recorded196,700 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 1798
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 196,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 187,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 179,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 168,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 156,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 143,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 143,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 126,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 109,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RUI 1798 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUI 1798, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUI 1798 registered?

RUI 1798 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is RUI 1798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 1798 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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