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WV53 BKU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,940 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,407 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,407 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,592 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre perrished.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre perrished.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,846 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre perrished.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,252 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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WV53 BKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV53 BKU, 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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WV53 BKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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