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BK53 WPZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,904 mi
Last recorded70,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,181 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,069 miles

Both wiper blades are split but still clearing the windscreen ok

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number pate is cracked

Oil breather pipe for the engine is deteriorated/split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f side light slightly dull

advise slight damage o/s/f indicater lens

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,612 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,284 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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BK53 WPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK53 WPZ, 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 BK53 WPZ registered?

BK53 WPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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