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BL03 OEE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,475 mi
Last recorded202,475 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OEE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 202,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 193,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 184,038 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls are beginning to perish.

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 184,038 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls are beginning to perish.

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 164,813 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 164,730 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 155,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 146,042 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 146,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 133,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 133,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,287 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 122,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,481 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 106,481 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,080 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 OEE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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