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BV53 ATF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,868 mi
Last recorded175,868 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ATF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 175,868 miles

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 175,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 163,152 miles

front discs wearing thin and slightly corroding

fuel tanks straps corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 151,489 miles

slight blow exhaust to manifold

Pass 18 May 2012 135,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 121,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 108,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV53 ATF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BV53 ATF, 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 BV53 ATF registered?

BV53 ATF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BV53 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 ATF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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