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BL03 OES

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,828 mi
Last recorded149,828 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 149,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

manufactures emissions plate limit is 0.90

Fail 8 May 2019 149,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

manufactures emissions plate limit is 0.90

Pass 12 May 2018 144,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 144,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING!!

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Rear Lower coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s in a bad condition/recommend replace (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 139,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil slightly corroded

Offside Rear stop lamp bulb dim/compared to other bulb

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only 18% (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted obscuring full view to some components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,925 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil slightly corroded

Offside Rear stop lamp bulb dim/compared to other bulb

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only 18% (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted obscuring full view to some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,535 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 133,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,450 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 111,432 miles

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

damage to both sills

Fail 8 May 2012 111,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

damage to both sills

Pass 5 May 2011 104,620 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 104,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 96,956 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 96,956 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,097 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 90,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 78,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 71,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,796 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)

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

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 OES is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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