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MP03 BJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 14,714 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 14,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,679 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,328 miles

osf and nsf wishbone bushes have minor cracks

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,913 miles

Oil leak

offside front mirror slightly insecure

ossside front inner cv boot split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

offside front mirror slightly insecure

ossside front inner cv boot split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,844 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,707 miles

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

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

SHEILDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 54,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,766 miles

o/s/front seat belt slow to lock

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,099 miles

NEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE NEEDS CHANGEING LEVES SMALL LINES

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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MP03 BJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MP03 BJF, 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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MP03 BJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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