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BU03 EZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,000 mi
Last recorded205,000 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 205,000 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 196,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Number plate lights dim

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 196,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Number plate lights dim

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 189,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate lights dim

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2012 189,701 miles

rear number plate lights dim

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2011 180,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f seat belt has slight fluffing

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers ,dirt covers have come away from mountings

rear number plate lamp bulbs look slightly dull

Pass 12 Aug 2011 180,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f seat belt has slight fluffing

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers ,dirt covers have come away from mountings

rear number plate lamp bulbs look slightly dull

Pass 20 Aug 2010 169,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 152,936 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 152,936 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres low on tread.

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 136,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 116,158 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 116,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,875 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)

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 EZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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