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BX53 UCG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 148,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer wheel arch damaged holed , also part missing.... (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated VERY ROUGH.... (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust under support has broken welds....

Note; 2 front tyres 60-series, 2 rear tyres 65-series....

Offside Rear handbrake effort also low....

Pass 4 Jun 2016 142,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 139,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 134,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 134,339 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 130,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 122,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,976 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 99,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,696 miles

near side rear bump stop deteriorated & shock outer cover dropped

Fail 3 Dec 2008 88,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear bump stop deteriorated & shock outer cover dropped

Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,142 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,280 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 UCG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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