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BU51 COG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,880 mi
Last recorded98,880 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 COG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,,2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges,, 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres look under inflated,, recommend check

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner brake pad worn low,, looks close to wear sensor

undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

advise slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,704 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,276 miles

rear offside tyre perished and tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,073 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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BU51 COG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU51 COG, 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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BU51 COG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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