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BU53 ZZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,822 mi
Last recorded167,822 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 167,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Nearside and o/s sills crushed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak engine bay area

Fail 18 Nov 2022 167,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear floor corroding

Nearside and o/s sills crushed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak engine bay area

Pass 16 Nov 2021 166,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 166,097 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 162,992 miles

Nearside and o/s outer sills crushed

Fail 14 Nov 2018 162,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside and o/s outer sills crushed

Pass 1 Nov 2017 156,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,687 miles

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

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

Nearside rack end

Offside rack end

Pass 9 Nov 2015 139,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 139,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 129,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

lowered suspension fitted.

nearside and offside inner steering tie rods slight movement

Pass 16 Nov 2013 116,181 miles

front jack areas damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover fitted under engine loose

cover loose under side rear

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,437 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2011 96,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,876 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,470 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,621 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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