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BL03 JSY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,805 mi
Last recorded128,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,273 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside front wing slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,233 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 119,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 110,314 miles

bonnet release catch poor in operation

lower front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 110,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release catch poor in operation

lower front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,652 miles

indicator lens missing on o/s/f

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,462 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,572 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,831 miles

Offside Front 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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BL03 JSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL03 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

BL03 JSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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