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PX03 BNE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

274,711 mi
Last recorded274,711 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 274,711 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 258,184 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces on both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 258,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces on both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 245,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 229,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ,have marked it for your referance (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 212,537 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 202,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 202,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2013 189,649 miles

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

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

nearside rear,/offside rear /offside front coil springs are broken ,at the very ends ,at present this is still a advisory ,but please note after the 20 th of this month they will revert back to being a fail item

Fail 8 Mar 2013 189,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 174,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 161,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 146,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 129,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,135 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 5 Mar 2007 80,420 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,053 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 53,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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