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BL03 LNU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,386 mi
Last recorded189,386 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 189,386 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 189,386 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 174,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 174,440 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,012 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 160,012 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,148 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 99,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,937 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,456 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES WORN BOTH REAR COILSPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,542 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,182 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Fail 21 Jun 2007 52,178 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,631 miles

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?

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 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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