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BV53 CHL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,218 mi
Last recorded144,218 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 144,218 miles

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear tyre has nail/possible puncture

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 144,218 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear tyre has nail/possible puncture

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 133,287 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 132,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF window inoperative

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,682 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 116,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in right side of steering rack

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 116,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in right side of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,729 miles

advis front brake discs worn on inside

Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,725 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

advis front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,174 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 37,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,348 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 CHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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