MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsr handbrake slightly low
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
streeing rack worn
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
streeing rack worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
park brake travel
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
park brake travel
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise slight play rack
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both rear tyres damaged on side walls
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BX53 SZT, 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 BX53 SZT registered?
BX53 SZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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