MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing & deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/S & O/S. (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S Front. (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both front tyres worn/balding on inner/outer edges
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()
Exhaust centre heatshield loose
Front sills slightly damaged
Auxiliary belt perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear and N/S/Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S outer pad swapped with O/S inner pad prior to MOT test & not yet bedded in (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S wishbone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
Nearside Wing mirror glass slightly damaged
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush's perished and slightly un bonded (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips in screen and slight scoring but not effecting drivers view (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust bracket deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust bracket deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WORN BOTH REAR COILSPRINGS CORRODED
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE WET
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL03 LNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2003.
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