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SK53 RJM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,706 mi
Last recorded184,706 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 RJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2016 184,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 177,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 170,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 160,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 155,865 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded not excessive at rear

offside & nearside front brake splash plates corroded

offside rear service brake slow on increase not excessive

trace of brake fluid at brake srevo underside,no leaks found during test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,234 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,578 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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SK53 RJM 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 100%.

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 SK53 RJM, 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 SK53 RJM registered?

SK53 RJM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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