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MV53 BZU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 BZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,412 miles

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

N/S/R discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 129,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 122,110 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,730 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)

front belts slow to retract

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,833 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 70,880 miles

emissions high

front nos plate cracked

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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MV53 BZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MV53 BZU, 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 MV53 BZU registered?

MV53 BZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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