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RY03 CXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,728 mi
Last recorded205,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 205,728 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 193,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 182,398 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 182,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2016 170,699 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 170,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 159,181 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,313 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 134,313 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 120,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 May 2012 120,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 105,019 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 May 2011 105,019 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 92,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,642 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 CXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CXW, 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 RY03 CXW registered?

RY03 CXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 CXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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