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CE52 RXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 RXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 143,813 miles

rear axle bushes worn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,559 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 114,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 103,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 103,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,853 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,435 miles

offside sill damaged not corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,435 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside sill damaged not corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 77,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,783 miles

front tyres 195/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,039 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 63,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,378 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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CE52 RXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE52 RXY, 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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CE52 RXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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