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BN53 ORX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,273 mi
Last recorded170,273 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ORX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 170,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 144,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,855 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,806 miles

front discs corroded

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 115,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,259 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket broken

front brake discs worn corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust corroded(mounting)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 89,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 79,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,681 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,386 miles

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

cut in nsr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

rear wiper blade split

small stone chip in front no plate

Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut in nsr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

rear wiper blade split

small stone chip in front no plate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,226 miles

front disc's are worn & pitted & pads are wearing close to sensor wires

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,149 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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BN53 ORX 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 76.5%.

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 BN53 ORX, 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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BN53 ORX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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