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BL53 EHB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 104,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 103,909 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,237 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,655 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Passenger (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 79,655 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Driver`s (5.2.5a)

Brake pad warning light showing on dash

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Passenger (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 74,183 miles

Brake pad warning showing on dash

Fail 23 Dec 2014 74,180 miles

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

Brake pad warning showing on dash

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,223 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,823 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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BL53 EHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL53 EHB, 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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BL53 EHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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