MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake arms slightly forward but still operates ok
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exaust bracket deteriorated
number plate lamps dull
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 SZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BX53 SZW, 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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BX53 SZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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