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RV03 BUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,241 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,157 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,027 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,029 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,577 miles

suspect rearshock absorbers slightly weak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,577 miles

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

suspect rearshock absorbers slightly weak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,443 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,758 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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RV03 BUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV03 BUE, 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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RV03 BUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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