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RY03 KWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 KWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 115,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 14 May 2019 115,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 Percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 3 May 2018 108,304 miles

Advise front number plate in poor condition

Advise nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise rear axle main bushes stating to unbond

Fail 2 May 2018 108,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brakes 58 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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)

Advise front number plate in poor condition

Advise nearside brake pipe to rear caliper starting to corroded

Advise nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise rear axle main bushes stating to unbond

Pass 17 May 2017 103,746 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN SLIGHT SCRATCHES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2017 103,745 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

FRONT WINDSCREEN SLIGHT SCRATCHES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2016 99,505 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 19 May 2016 99,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 94,825 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 94,825 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 90,066 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2013 84,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 80,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 80,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 62,730 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 62,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 51,079 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 51,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 43,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 43,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 35,792 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,088 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 KWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

RY03 KWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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