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CE53 RXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 162,424 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 162,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front track rod end nut loose

Pass 1 Mar 2018 156,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,178 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 147,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 138,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 138,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 130,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,804 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 126,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,402 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 118,177 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,684 miles

front and rear numberplates

Fail 30 Dec 2008 85,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front and rear numberplates

Fail 27 Dec 2007 67,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 RXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE53 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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