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WK03 BOF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,935 mi
Last recorded195,935 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 195,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 184,291 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 183,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 168,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 168,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 132,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 118,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 113,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 113,273 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 109,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to side sills nearside and offside

Pass 15 Jun 2013 106,771 miles

unable to check all rear seat belts due to bike in boot

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

coolant bottle clip not fitted

service light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,342 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 BOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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