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SV53 BKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,447 mi
Last recorded162,447 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 162,447 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres low on tread

sills corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2015 162,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

rear tyres low on tread

sills corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 144,455 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r brake showing signs of binding but not during test

Fail 3 Apr 2014 144,203 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r brake showing signs of binding but not during test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,764 miles

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

hand brake has more travel than expected

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake imbalance close to limits

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2012 119,496 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

some movement in front suspention wishbone rear bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,962 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S/R TYRE LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,734 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,367 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,693 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV53 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV53 BKJ, 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 SV53 BKJ registered?

SV53 BKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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