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VO03 BZD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,979 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,649 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,771 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,665 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 28,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 28,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2009 25,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 25,616 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 22,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,127 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 BZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO03 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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