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BX53 UCO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,243 mi
Last recorded144,243 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 141,561 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 112,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 97,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,435 miles

large cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,081 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,603 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 UCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

BX53 UCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BX53 UCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 UCO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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