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BU03 EZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

228,395 mi
Last recorded228,395 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 228,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 217,159 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 217,159 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 203,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 190,383 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 174,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 161,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 147,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 113,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,596 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 EZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 EZG registered?

BU03 EZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 EZG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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