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PX03 BDF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear al slight corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2018 124,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,002 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,054 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 115,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,777 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 109,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,729 miles

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,728 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,192 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,822 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres low 2mm

both front tyres scrubbed TRACKING OUT?

oil level on MIN MARK!

rear axil bushes perished

rear wiper rubber worn away

Fail 13 Nov 2009 72,822 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres low 2mm

both front tyres scrubbed TRACKING OUT?

oil level on MIN MARK!

rear axil bushes perished

rear wiper rubber worn away

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

timing belt possibly due replacement

Fail 24 Oct 2008 66,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

timing belt possibly due replacement

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,702 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,697 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 18 May 2006 62,015 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on brake discs

screw in n/s rear tyre

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 BDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BDF, 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 BDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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