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BJ03 MFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,228 mi
Last recorded166,228 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 MFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 166,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 156,700 miles

front discs & pads worn

high level stop lamp incomplete

nsf tyre worn

osf tyre worn

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 156,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

front discs & pads worn

high level stop lamp incomplete

nsf tyre worn

osf tyre worn

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 144,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 120,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,357 miles

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

front susp worn and knocking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2006 77,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,326 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 MFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

BJ03 MFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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