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T8 BCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 BCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,341 miles

Rear disc pads getting low.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,710 miles

Corrosion on front & rear brake disc.Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,710 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on front & rear brake disc.Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,536 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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T8 BCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T8 BCL, 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 T8 BCL registered?

T8 BCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is T8 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 BCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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