MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front anti roll bar D bushes have slight play
offside front anti roll drop link has slight play
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
offside rear floor slightly damaged
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored
small chip in windscreen
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested No engine oil showing on dipstick, not tested to prevent any further damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr, osr brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear back plates corroded.
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Scrubbing around inner tread pattern.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr, osr brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear back plates corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire running through door seal to engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under tray loose
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)
Under tray loose
all brake pads on limit will soon need attention
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all brake pads on limit will soon need attention
offside front headlamp glass cracked
exhaust system centre section support clamp insecure to tubing system still supported.
exhaust centre section support bracket to tubing welds insecure.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
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BL03 KTN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KTN, 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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BL03 KTN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2003.
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