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VU53 BPK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,024 mi
Last recorded203,024 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 203,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S outer sill corroded..

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded...

Pass 1 Nov 2022 201,087 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 192,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,015 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 177,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has significant lift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension top mount has significant play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 152,061 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)

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

Park brake effort low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 136,873 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 136,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,026 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

n/s front indicator bulb colour faded

wipers slow

Pass 1 Aug 2014 115,086 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,901 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2013 106,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn to 2mm

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 May 2013 106,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn to 2mm

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,200 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,200 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,641 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 63,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,424 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,066 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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VU53 BPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU53 BPK, 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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VU53 BPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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