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VX53 BWJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,453 mi
Last recorded141,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,453 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,981 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 125,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,170 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)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,834 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,635 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,915 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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VX53 BWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VX53 BWJ, 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 VX53 BWJ registered?

VX53 BWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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