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BU03 FNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

236,389 mi
Last recorded236,389 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 236,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 192,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 145,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 91,918 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 91,918 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNV, 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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What year was BU03 FNV registered?

BU03 FNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 FNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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