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BJ03 EKM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

271,772 mi
Last recorded271,772 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 271,772 miles

drivers seat sitff to move

nearside front power steering pipe fouling rack gator

Pass 2 Oct 2013 262,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 262,399 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f inner wheel arch loose

o/s/r brake pipe flattened

Pass 26 Mar 2013 253,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 243,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 243,674 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front flexi hoses deteriated

n/s wiper blade insecure

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 233,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 233,082 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 222,449 miles

rear shock covers deteriated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 222,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear centre brake light bulbs inop

rear shock covers deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 210,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 210,645 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 186,725 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2009 165,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 143,723 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 143,706 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 121,530 miles

rear high level brake light one bulb not working

Pass 31 Mar 2006 95,345 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 95,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ03 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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