MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
370,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
nearside sill damaged
slight play in end of offside steering rack
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?
Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 HBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BJ53 HBA registered?
BJ53 HBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BJ53 HBA safe to buy?
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