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BL03 SXD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TOWARD FRONT OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 118,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TOWARD FRONT OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OXODISING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 114,976 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,707 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 98,692 miles

Offside Rear Metal brake pipes are oxidized

Very slight exhaust leak,

Pass 19 May 2018 95,651 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipes are oxidized

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,823 miles

Central exhaust mount deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,820 miles

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

Central exhaust mount deteriorated.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 84,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 84,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,248 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,410 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 26,281 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 SXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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