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BJ53 HBD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,865 mi
Last recorded68,865 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,773 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,705 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,586 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks in treads

Fail 27 Sep 2018 51,586 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres have small cracks in treads

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,739 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,720 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slighly noisey when rotated!

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,436 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,541 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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BJ53 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BJ53 HBD, 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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BJ53 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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