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RX03 KZS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,549 mi
Last recorded159,549 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 KZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2020 147,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2020 147,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,600 miles

Offside Front shock damp

Fail 10 Mar 2016 113,342 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front shock damp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,764 miles

osr tyre getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,764 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

osr tyre getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,236 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,123 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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RX03 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX03 KZS, 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 RX03 KZS registered?

RX03 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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