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BV53 CGF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 162,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear and offside rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 151,674 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 151,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has poor repair/has been taped up. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 138,552 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 132,566 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 132,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 127,057 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 127,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

park brake efficiency only just met 17%

rear brakes worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 120,734 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade split but still clearing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 114,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 86,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 86,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,206 miles

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

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

front and rear disc,s rusted pitted and worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,189 miles

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

advise slight wear and surface corrosion on inner faces both front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,740 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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BV53 CGF 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 72.7%.

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 CGF, 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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BV53 CGF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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