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WK03 BMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,112 mi
Last recorded152,112 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 152,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 May 2010 151,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 147,915 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 147,915 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front feel slight rough when wheel rotated (gear box)

nearside rear door not opening from inside

Pass 24 Oct 2007 140,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 126,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 126,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 118,203 miles

24% front brake imballance

Fail 21 Feb 2006 208,012 miles

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

N/S reversing lamp not working.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F indicator lens damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Park brake long travel, sufficient reserve.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 208,012 miles

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

N/S reversing lamp not working.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F indicator lens damaged.

Park brake long travel, sufficient reserve.

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

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 BMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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