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CF53 EXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,072 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn smooth on inner edges

Drivers front seat belt buckle latching mechanism sticky

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

N/S/F suspension height sensor broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 148,072 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn smooth on inner edges

Drivers front seat belt buckle latching mechanism sticky

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

N/S/F suspension height sensor broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 136,758 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

under engine splash tray insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

under engine splash tray insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,074 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2013 115,430 miles

slight bind from offside rear brake

Fail 22 Jan 2013 115,430 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both wiper blades split (still clearing screen)

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside steering arm inner joint has slight movement

passenger sun visor will not stay in raised position

Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside steering arm inner joint has slight movement

passenger sun visor will not stay in raised position

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,625 miles

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

nearside sun visor will not stay in closed position

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,269 miles

rear footbrake increase slightly uneven.

slight movement in offside rack arm.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,446 miles

slight movement in offside rack arm.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,419 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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CF53 EXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CF53 EXX, 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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CF53 EXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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