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BJ03 MHK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 124,228 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knocking from steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 117,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 110,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 110,176 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad very low,close to miniumn requirement of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inbalance on front brakes close to limit in brakeing cycle

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,768 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 93,115 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 93,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,561 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Child seats fitted to rear

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,561 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Child seats fitted to rear

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 70,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre inner edges low

Pass 21 May 2012 68,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 64,682 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 64,682 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 60,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side washer jet weak

Pass 12 May 2009 55,663 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,484 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,210 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,376 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 34,376 miles

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

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 MHK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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