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BU53 DLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,068 mi
Last recorded147,068 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 147,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 135,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 126,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,492 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,558 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 100,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,144 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 91,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,365 miles

Both Front Washer Jets Poor Performance

Centre Exhaust Bracket Rusty and weak, But Not Broken

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,748 miles

Both Rear Bump Stops Worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Rear Bump Stops Worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,816 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,451 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 DLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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