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BX53 UCL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,840 mi
Last recorded181,840 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 172,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 160,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 151,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,052 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 129,025 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,841 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,134 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,286 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 UCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

BX53 UCL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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