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AD03 RYA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,240 mi
Last recorded148,240 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 RYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 148,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock Absorber Covers Loose

Fail 30 May 2018 143,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock Absorber Covers Loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 137,110 miles

Both Rear shock absorber covers loose

Nearside rear tyre small splits in inner side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2016 132,025 miles

Slight Smear From Wipers

Pass 21 May 2015 126,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2015 126,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

x2 rear bumpstops split in half advise

Pass 13 Jul 2013 112,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,118 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 39,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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AD03 RYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 RYA, 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 AD03 RYA registered?

AD03 RYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 RYA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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