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BG53 MEE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,295 mi
Last recorded173,295 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MEE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 173,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 154,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,665 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 196,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 70,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,125 miles

advise on front tyres 2.6mm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,930 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,586 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,974 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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BG53 MEE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG53 MEE, 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 BG53 MEE registered?

BG53 MEE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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