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AY53 BXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around grommet. (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure missing (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres are worn on inner & outer treads

power steering pump is noisy when steering is turned

Pass 31 Jul 2015 139,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

n/sr shock absorber top dust cover is hanging down

noise from n/sf suspension when steering is turned from lock to lock

Fail 28 Jul 2015 139,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/sr shock absorber top dust cover is hanging down

noise from n/sf susension when steering is turned from lock to lock

Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box is secured with wire

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Fail 27 Jun 2014 121,544 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box is secured with wire

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,105 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust mounting has broken away from rear box. Box is held up by wire

Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust mounting has broken away from rear box. Box is held up by wire

Pass 24 May 2012 100,816 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box mounting has broken away from rear box

rear tow bar electrical socket is missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,348 miles

n/sf tyre worn smooth on inner / outer treads

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades dirty and smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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AY53 BXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY53 BXV, 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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AY53 BXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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