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CK53 FCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,372 mi
Last recorded152,372 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 152,372 miles

both front jacking points/sills corroded/distorted-n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play-wishbone bushes perished slightly-front brake pads and discs wearing thin-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-oil leak-power steering damp-

exhaust system corroded/minor leak-

Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,153 miles

FRONT BOTH SIDE ANTI ROLL LINK BAR (D) BUSHs HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN PIN BUSH

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has started from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 147,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

FRONT BOTH SIDE ANTI ROLL LINK BAR (D) BUSHs HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN PIN BUSH

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has started from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 145,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 145,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 144,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 133,825 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 133,824 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 132,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 132,414 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 127,701 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,637 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,831 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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CK53 FCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK53 FCX, 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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CK53 FCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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