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BU03 FNE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,080 mi
Last recorded214,080 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 214,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 204,923 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 204,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 199,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 195,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 190,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 185,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 178,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 170,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 164,458 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 164,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 156,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rust on exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2013 149,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2012 148,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs worn

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cut

Fail 1 Mar 2012 148,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs worn

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 22 Feb 2011 139,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,849 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 129,849 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 121,005 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 121,005 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007
Fail 14 Aug 2007 103,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,329 miles

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

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2005 73,316 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 FNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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