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SK53 RST

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 RST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,132 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low n\s and o\s head lights low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter cv boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper edge sticking out n\s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant check fuel top cause faulty fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre not wearing even on in side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement in steering colum (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too slow (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both front brake discs becoming pitted

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm disconnected (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 44,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,029 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,304 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 RST is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK53 RST, 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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SK53 RST is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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