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BU03 GHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,953 mi
Last recorded173,953 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 173,953 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 173,763 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front, n/s & o/s rear seat belts slightly slow to retract.

o/s rear tyre cracking around tread circumference

Pass 10 May 2010 157,799 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 159,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2009 141,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2009 141,842 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 May 2008 128,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside exterior mirror slightly insecure

nearside outer cv boot secured with cable ties

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 May 2008 128,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside exterior mirror slightly insecure

nearside outer cv boot secured with cable ties

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2007 106,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 84,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,366 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 GHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

BU03 GHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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