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BU53 OZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 103,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drivers side lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 87,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 87,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 85,325 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,225 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,034 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,034 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake inbalance close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,368 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 OZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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