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BU03 EZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,932 mi
Last recorded159,932 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 159,932 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 159,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 150,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 142,571 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,453 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake requires attention (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,825 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 131,825 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,838 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,455 miles

advise exhaust centre mount weld broken

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corossion to centre and rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2014 108,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corossion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,128 miles

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

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

middle exhaust coroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,963 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,201 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 EZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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