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BU53 KXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,490 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,857 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,169 miles

advise rear discs next pad change

Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise rear discs next pad change

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,981 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 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

BU53 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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