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RY53 KCC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,140 miles

Front Braking system leaking one way valve (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,470 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,966 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,939 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,402 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,298 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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RY53 KCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RY53 KCC, 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 RY53 KCC registered?

RY53 KCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RY53 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY53 KCC shows 24 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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