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RY03 CLN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,005 mi
Last recorded130,005 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,005 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,825 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 123,825 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 122,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 118,674 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 114,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,220 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,238 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 100,238 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,769 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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RY03 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY03 CLN, 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 RY03 CLN registered?

RY03 CLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RY03 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 CLN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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