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VO03 BJJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,461 mi
Last recorded100,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,534 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,485 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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VO03 BJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO03 BJJ, 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 VO03 BJJ registered?

VO03 BJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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