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PX03 BHA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

178,712 mi
Last recorded178,712 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 178,712 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 178,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 176,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 160,575 miles

all seat belts slow to return

n/s reg plate bulb in op

rear exhaust clamp/mounting corroded, just ok

Pass 30 Oct 2018 154,132 miles

back box exhaust clamp broken but still secure

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

high level stop lamp in op

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2018 154,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the n/s and o/s track rod end dust covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

back box exhaust clamp broken but still secure

front cat heat shield rear bolts snapped, just ok

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

high level stop lamp in op

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,094 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,124 miles

cat converter heat shield loose

centre exhaust mounting deteriated

high level stop light in op

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 135,592 miles

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

both rear shock absorber outer casings loose

catalytic coverter guard loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2015 135,590 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer casings loose

catalytic coverter guard loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear tyres worn inner edge

centre exhaust bracket broken/corroded

exhaust cat heat sheild loose

hazard light switch occasionally faulty, ok at time of test

high level stop light inop

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,409 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 110,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,163 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,491 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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PX03 BHA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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