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CE52 VWK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 113,112 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 113,097 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,088 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 103,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

warp on rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,441 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

N/S + O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SIGNS OF WEAR

N/S + O/S ROLL BAR TO CHASSIS BUSHES WORN

N/S FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LEG SIGNS OF DAMP AROUND BODY

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 53,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken †

Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,630 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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CE52 VWK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE52 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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