2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · BU53 BWZ
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 114,082 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 BWZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 114,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU53 BWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (BU53 BWZ) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
BU53 BWZ Mileage History
- 06/10/200616,273 mi
- 01/11/200720,643 mi+4,370 mi
- 29/10/200824,488 mi+3,845 mi
- 02/11/200928,181 mi+3,693 mi
- 05/05/201134,368 mi+6,187 mi
- 04/05/201240,797 mi+6,429 mi
- 13/05/201346,760 mi+5,963 mi
- 29/05/201455,410 mi+8,650 mi
- 28/05/201561,884 mi+6,474 mi
- 25/05/201666,898 mi+5,014 mi
- 30/05/201773,065 mi+6,167 mi
- 22/05/201879,379 mi+6,314 mi
- 29/05/201983,743 mi+4,364 mi
- 03/06/202090,042 mi+6,299 mi
- 23/06/202193,611 mi+3,569 mi
- 21/06/202299,012 mi+5,401 mi
- 21/06/2023103,560 mi+4,548 mi
- 26/06/2024108,776 mi+5,216 mi
- 11/06/2025111,903 mi+3,127 mi
- 11/06/2025111,903 mi
- 15/06/2026114,082 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 4,967 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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