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BP53 ECT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

288,962 mi
Last recorded288,962 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ECT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 288,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 241,516 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 241,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 210,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 210,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front indicator lens broken

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2006 177,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 177,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BP53 ECT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP53 ECT, 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 BP53 ECT registered?

BP53 ECT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BP53 ECT safe to buy?

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