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BL03 KTN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 174,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 174,062 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 169,220 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 169,063 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 160,542 miles

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.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 160,542 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 151,604 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 151,602 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 136,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 128,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,187 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)

Under tray loose

Pass 15 May 2014 120,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,617 miles

all brake pads on limit will soon need attention

Fail 26 Apr 2013 111,597 miles

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

all brake pads on limit will soon need attention

Pass 23 May 2012 104,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 96,498 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,972 miles

offside front headlamp glass cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 73,376 miles

exhaust system centre section support clamp insecure to tubing system still supported.

Pass 15 May 2008 67,127 miles

exhaust centre section support bracket to tubing welds insecure.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,493 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 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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