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RY03 CYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 108,720 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,698 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,246 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,203 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,662 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 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY03 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

RY03 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is RY03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 CYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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