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BJ03 UXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,754 mi
Last recorded148,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 148,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 148,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 140,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 134,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 127,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f Shock Absorber Slight Play

Pass 13 May 2014 119,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slihgt leak from off side front inner drive shaft joint

wear to near side rear shock absorber bump stop

Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slihgt leak from off side front inner drive shaft joint

wear to near side rear shock absorber bump stop

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 69,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,243 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 UXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

BJ03 UXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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