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BL03 TLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,028 mi
Last recorded243,028 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 243,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split on ends

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 221,270 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 221,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 187,955 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

excessive mud under front of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2016 186,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

excessive mud under front of vehicle

exhaust shield insuccure

Fail 16 Jan 2016 186,261 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre has cracking to sidewalls.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre has cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,111 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,676 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,953 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,953 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,644 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 37,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,874 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 TLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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