MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s-os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
rear seat belts not checked
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both front tyres close to wear limit
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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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.
Is VX53 BWJ safe to buy?
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