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BJ03 EKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,433 mi
Last recorded181,433 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 181,433 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010

both rear shock absorber covers damaged

front and rear shock absorbers weak

front bumper damaged rear bumper split n/s rear sill damagged

rear brake light on rear screen only half the bulbs working

some wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2010 176,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear shock absorber covers damaged

front and rear shock absorbers weak

front bumper damaged rear bumper split n/s rear sill damagged

rear brake light on rear screen only half the bulbs working

some wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 199,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2008 173,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 146,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 110,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2006 108,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BJ03 EKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ03 EKG, 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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BJ03 EKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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