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BJ03 KGE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,407 mi
Last recorded221,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 KGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 221,407 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 221,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 220,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 219,751 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 219,751 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 218,291 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush`s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front bush`s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 218,291 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bush`s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front bush`s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 206,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 191,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 175,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 162,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 162,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 144,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 126,750 miles

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

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

fr wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 109,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,506 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 52,443 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 KGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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