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BG53 ROU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ROU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,897 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism incorrect operation but secures and releases belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,410 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat belt stalk locking mechanism incorrect operation but secures and releases belt

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,602 miles

o/s seat belt plastic "buckle push in device" broken but buckle is secure.sligh play in front anti roll bar inner bushes idle speed sporadically high

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,064 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,076 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 ROU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ROU, 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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BG53 ROU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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