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BL03 OFM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,714 mi
Last recorded245,714 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 245,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose wheel arch under cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door(s) and panel damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 245,712 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 231,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2015 205,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 183,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 161,720 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 161,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f front door mirror slightly damaged

rear wiper blade worn

tailgate accident damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2011 129,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f front door mirror slightly damaged

tailgate accident damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2010 101,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outter wall

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,180 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outter wall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,259 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate discolouring

wear lip on both front brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate discolouring

wear lip on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,461 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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