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BJ03 GZB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,011 miles

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

rear discs rusty and showing signs of wear

rear pads 70%worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,011 miles

rear discs rusty and showing signs of wear

rear pads 70%worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,451 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,451 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,295 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 62,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 48,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 42,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 42,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,542 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear limit replace asap!

Pass 18 May 2006 20,102 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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BJ03 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GZB, 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 BJ03 GZB registered?

BJ03 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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