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BL03 SXF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,764 mi
Last recorded123,764 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 SXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,764 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,764 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly frayed

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,430 miles

both front lower arm bushes are splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,672 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,810 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 53,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SXF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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