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BL03 LSY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 105,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,713 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,364 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,205 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 LSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LSY, 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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What year was BL03 LSY registered?

BL03 LSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 LSY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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