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WK03 BKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,199 mi
Last recorded175,199 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 175,199 miles

NSF and OSF upper strut top mountings have slight movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm missing

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 175,199 miles

NSF and OSF upper strut top mountings have slight movement

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm missing

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,296 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 167,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light incorrect lense & insecure liable to let in water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 161,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 161,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 157,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 157,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,971 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

multi vee belt cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,296 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 132,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s driversdoor mirror damaged but not seriously

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 74,718 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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WK03 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WK03 BKJ, 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 WK03 BKJ registered?

WK03 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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