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CE53 LCW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,273 mi
Last recorded159,273 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 159,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,203 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,428 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 5 Aug 2013 101,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,478 miles

front brake judder

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to legal limit

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,414 miles

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

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

damage to vehical

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,318 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,067 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,171 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)

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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CE53 LCW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CE53 LCW, 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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CE53 LCW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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