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WK03 BNE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

229,121 mi
Last recorded229,121 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 229,121 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 214,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 214,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear axle rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 202,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 182,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,579 miles

rear bump stops starting to break up

Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,878 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 13 Jun 2007 47,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,212 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 BNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BNE, 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 BNE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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