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BV53 CGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,462 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 76,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 74,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 659,367 miles

n/s wing repeater loose

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s wing repeater loose

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,310 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s, c/v boots ,inner and outer leaking grease,

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s, c/v boots ,inner and outer leaking grease,

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,284 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,859 miles

advise nearside front tyre down to 3mm

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 CGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV53 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

BV53 CGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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