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S791 RAR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

286,682 mi
Last recorded286,682 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 RAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 286,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 280,170 miles

n/s/r shock starting to leak

n/s/rtyre worn

noise on drive when pulled into into bay?? no noise found on ramp

very l;ittle reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 241,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 212,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 212,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 176,667 miles

imbalance on rear brakes n/s/slow

Fail 19 Jan 2007 144,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 144,318 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 109,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 109,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S791 RAR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S791 RAR, 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 S791 RAR registered?

S791 RAR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for S791 RAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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