MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement WHEEL - BRAKE HAS RESTRICTED MOVEMENT (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective BALL JOINT SECURING BOLTS-NUTS NOT SECURE OR SELF LOCKING (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective BALL JOINT SECURING BOLT-NUTS INSECURE AND NOT SELF LOCKING (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
EML LAMP ON
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE SCORED (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt BELT SLOW TO RETRACT (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BY JACKING POINT DAMAGED (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play WHEEL CANNOT BE TESTED CORROECTLY DUE TO RESTRICTED MOVEMENT WHEN TRYING TO SPIN WHEEL (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage BY JACKING POINT (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed WEBBING FRAYED AND SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage BY JACING POINT - SILL (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage JACKING POINT SILL (6.1.A.1)
Central Front Lower BUMPER SPLITTER DAMAGED AND INSECURE
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
susp low. em light
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
susp low. em light
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
em light stays on.rear wiper blade split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
em light stays on.rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine temp light stays on em light stays on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine temp light stays on em light stays on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn to max
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn to max
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WM03 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 WM03 BHV, 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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WM03 BHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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