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WV53 BLN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,855 mi
Last recorded148,855 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 148,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel and underside have signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2025 148,824 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axel and underside have signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,007 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 126,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,197 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,017 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside stone chip on windscreen

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

o/s/f outer brake pad appears to be wearing thinner than n/s/f outer brake pad

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,037 miles

Misting to o\s\f shock absorber

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,193 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,135 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,784 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,856 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,357 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV53 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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