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BX03 DWM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,640 mi
Last recorded172,640 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 172,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 172,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 162,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 157,266 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 157,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 145,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 134,500 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 134,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,397 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,391 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 112,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,834 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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BX03 DWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX03 DWM, 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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BX03 DWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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