MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe's (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s o/s sill's deteriorating
under trays
o/s n/s rear shockers covers insecure but no leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s n/s rear shockers covers insecure but no leaks
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
both front tyres worn low on inside
o/s wiper blade split
rear number plate has water damage †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 BZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 YH53 BZJ, 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 YH53 BZJ registered?
YH53 BZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2003.
Is YH53 BZJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH53 BZJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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