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CJ53 EAC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,881 mi
Last recorded75,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 EAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,626 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 61,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,604 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,795 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,418 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,612 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,122 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak area of turbo leak off pipe ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 30,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust hanger broken

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,615 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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CJ53 EAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CJ53 EAC, 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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What year was CJ53 EAC registered?

CJ53 EAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CJ53 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ53 EAC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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