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BL03 JOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

236,575 mi
Last recorded236,575 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 236,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 226,191 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 226,184 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 214,787 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 200,698 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 187,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 171,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 157,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 144,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 131,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror...cover cracked.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 131,887 miles

Non obligatory mirror...cover cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,955 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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BL03 JOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BL03 JOA, 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 BL03 JOA registered?

BL03 JOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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