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BU03 GKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 179,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe corroded thin where it meets back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 169,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 158,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 147,231 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gater oily

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 147,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front steering rack gater oily

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,724 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to return

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osr floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,755 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

osr floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear quite bad in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear quite bad in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,076 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 113,838 miles

2 front and nsr tyre worn close to wear vbars

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,436 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 90,436 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,688 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 GKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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