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BU03 DBY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

246,523 mi
Last recorded246,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 246,523 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 235,305 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 223,274 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 200,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 157,475 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 133,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 111,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 111,121 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,190 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 90,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,722 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,317 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 65,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,463 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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BU03 DBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BU03 DBY, 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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BU03 DBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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