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AU53 CFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,218 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,660 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear tyres worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 61,390 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn

Both Top Strut Mounts Has Slight Movement

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 61,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both Front Tyres Worn

Both Top Strut Mounts Has Slight Movement

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil Springs Slightly Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

blow exhaust cat

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

blow exhaust cat

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,822 miles

exhaust has slight blow by cat

under body crodded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 42,253 miles

both rear shock casing corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,203 miles

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

Windscreen scratched on edge of swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 29,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,162 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,929 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,819 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,822 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,626 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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AU53 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU53 CFY, 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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AU53 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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