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BU03 USG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 USG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 119,015 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,305 miles

exhaust rusted

general underbody corrosion

slightly oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2023 114,127 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,546 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper slight play

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp washers not working

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 107,381 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 107,381 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops perished and split

Fail 16 Jul 2016 93,214 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops perished and split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,985 miles

body work damaged nsf wing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

body work damaged nsf wing

rear disc worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 46,117 miles

front discs poor/ both n/s/ tyres side walls poor/ under engine cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 24,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,560 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 USG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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