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VO03 BZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,318 mi
Last recorded171,318 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 171,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 163,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 159,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under guards

Pass 6 May 2015 102,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear springs rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 87,328 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 May 2013 87,328 miles

rear brakes noisy

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 79,120 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 60,244 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,244 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,687 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 BZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BZA, 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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VO03 BZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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