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RY52 AKF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,758 mi
Last recorded125,758 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 AKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 125,758 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 125,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose and insecure / clamp rotted through (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% across front axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor on bottom arm not working correctly and loose (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper but incorporates flexi pipe too (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper but incorporates flexi pipe too (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,716 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 113,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 105,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,211 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 80,194 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,202 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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RY52 AKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY52 AKF, 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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RY52 AKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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