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BU03 GKV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion under body under body

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion under body under body

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,590 miles

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 52,659 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion under body various suspension parts

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 35,036 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 35,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 26,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 16,163 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 16,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,988 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,590 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 GKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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