MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
slight bind from offside rear brake
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside sun visor will not stay in closed position
rear footbrake increase slightly uneven.
slight movement in offside rack arm.
slight movement in offside rack arm.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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