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BU03 JVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,525 mi
Last recorded140,525 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,525 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 140,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 139,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot no small clip fitted

Offside Front Inner c/v boot loose small cable tie

Offside Front Outer c/v boot small hole

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Nov 2016 120,628 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot no small clip fitted

Offside Front Inner c/v boot loose small cable tie

Offside Front Outer c/v boot small hole

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,532 miles

advise all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2015 118,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,262 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 112,546 miles

front brake discs inner faces slytly corroded and pitted

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 13 May 2011 111,389 miles

both wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 98,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 89,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,765 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,050 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 JVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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