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SN03 BCP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,246 mi
Last recorded206,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 BCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 206,246 miles

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

Centre stop light [middle cluster inopp]

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Taxi meter time 3mm fast

Pass 24 Jan 2008 189,310 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear window washers not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 189,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear window washers not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 173,023 miles

exhaust centre bracket split off

nearside front outer lower roll bar bush worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Feb 2007

front brake imbalance just met

noise from front nearside when brakeing

Fail 1 Feb 2007 155,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 786,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 118,687 miles

offside front outer drive shaft boot starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2005 103,032 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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SN03 BCP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN03 BCP, 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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What year was SN03 BCP registered?

SN03 BCP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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