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BU53 BXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,031 mi
Last recorded105,031 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,008 miles

Exhaust noisy modified rear silencer fitted advise attention (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to floor pan on underside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating advise attention

co and lambda emissions only just passed test advise attention at earliest convienience

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,309 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,309 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,784 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on dash

e.m light shown on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,486 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,426 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

brake warning light on

e m light on

front discs worn

nearside inner C V gaiter split

traction light on

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,108 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers air bag activated

Fail 17 Jul 2008 33,076 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers air bag activated

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 25,145 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,243 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 BXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU53 BXH, 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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BU53 BXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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