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BL03 LNF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,221 mi
Last recorded153,221 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 153,221 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 151,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 148,521 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,853 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 145,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,870 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 101,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,564 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 LNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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