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OU03 BWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,277 mi
Last recorded178,277 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 178,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 167,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 156,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 143,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 143,556 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 127,934 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 112,998 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,755 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,680 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,680 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,295 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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OU03 BWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OU03 BWZ, 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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OU03 BWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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