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BJ03 GZE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,311 mi
Last recorded139,311 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 131,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,053 miles

BOTH front sills corroded but not considered excessive

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH front sills corroded but not considered excessive

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,206 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 90,888 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 89,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 89,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 83,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 73,823 miles

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

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 GZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 GZE registered?

BJ03 GZE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 GZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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