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PX03 BCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 165,108 miles

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

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Fail 1 Jul 2015 164,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,130 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 151,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 132,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,892 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 118,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 118,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 106,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,129 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,125 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,856 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 38,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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PX03 BCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX03 BCZ, 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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PX03 BCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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