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BV53 EFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,474 mi
Last recorded157,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 157,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 153,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 145,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 143,140 miles

Dip beam pattern poor.

O/S parking brake only just meet the minimum requirement.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 143,140 miles

Dip beam pattern poor.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S parking brake only just meet the minimum requirement.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 136,121 miles

Offside Front windscreen is lightly scratched

advise plastic engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 126,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2010 82,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,059 miles

all indicators discoloured,osf brake pads low,tread low on nsr tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,987 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 EFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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