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OU03 BXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,645 mi
Last recorded174,645 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 174,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 155,567 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 143,268 miles

management lamp on

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes binding slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

smoke from exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,038 miles

chips to screen

em light on

exhaust smoke

front brake discs worn & lipped

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting & slight play

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms

Fail 25 Apr 2017 128,038 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

chips to screen

em light on

exhaust smoke

front brake discs worn & lipped

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting & slight play

slight play to o/s & n/s steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,368 miles

management lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,458 miles

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

chip to screen

front tyres worn on edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,458 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chip to screen

front tyres worn on edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,626 miles

center exhaust support not welded to exhaust

near side front outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,626 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust support not welded to exhaust

near side front outer drive shaft boot leaking grease

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust support not welded to exhaust system

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust support not welded to exhaust system

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre cracked in treads

o/s/r tyre cracked in treads

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,527 miles

Damage on windscreen zone A on limit

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 BXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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