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BJ03 KGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,914 mi
Last recorded52,914 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 KGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 199,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 186,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 176,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 164,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 152,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 139,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 96,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 96,008 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 KGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

BJ03 KGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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