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BU53 BWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,965 miles

SLIGHT BIND TO O/S/R BRAKE

SQUEAL FROM REAR BRAKES WHEN ROLLER BRAKE TESTED

WEAR TO EDGES OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,473 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade smearing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,338 miles

hand brake long in travel rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 55,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,797 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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BU53 BWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU53 BWN, 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 BU53 BWN registered?

BU53 BWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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