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BU53 KXE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,836 mi
Last recorded134,836 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 134,836 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 134,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Fail 11 Jan 2023 123,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel bearing noise from front

Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray broken

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,151 miles

engine undertray broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,490 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 92,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,590 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,737 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 KXE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

BU53 KXE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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