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AM53 CCD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

214,378 mi
Last recorded214,378 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 214,378 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 214,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 200,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 193,010 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 193,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 186,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 186,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 179,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 171,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 171,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 160,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 147,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 147,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 131,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,183 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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AM53 CCD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM53 CCD, 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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AM53 CCD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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