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BD53 MYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

245,445 mi
Last recorded245,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 245,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 245,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 219,432 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 208,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 198,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 187,829 miles

Slight imbalance rear servicce brakes. OSR damper cover detached. Slight play steering rack OS swivel joint.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 174,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 163,720 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 163,703 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 151,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 125,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,139 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BD53 MYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD53 MYY, 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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What year was BD53 MYY registered?

BD53 MYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BD53 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 MYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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