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BX53 TBU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 TBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,635 miles

engine covers fitted

front subframe corroding

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

oil leak

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

slight play in ns and os front top mounts

Fail 18 Aug 2021 158,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding ns and os rear (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

front subframe corroding

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

oil leak

osf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

slight play in ns and os front top mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,106 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2020 156,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,114 miles

brake pipes have rpotectvie coatinhg

oil leak

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2019 153,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both frotn (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have rpotectvie coatinhg

oil leak

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 149,651 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2018 149,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened raer brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in osf wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

brake pipes coated

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 145,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

brake pipes coated

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 140,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f wheel arch cover loose

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage and cracking on main tread

Fail 3 Aug 2015 133,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on outer edges

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage and cracking on main tread

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,267 miles

1.brake pipes plastic coated 2.n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 128,267 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1.brake pipes plastic coated 2.n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r door unable to open

Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r door unable to open

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,150 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,466 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,758 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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BX53 TBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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