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CK53 MTY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 122,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2017 122,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2016 118,335 miles

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

Mil light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone rear bush split (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone rear bush split (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on welded joint (7.1.2)

tailgate window smashed boot opens but is taped down

Fail 31 Dec 2016 118,335 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Mil light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone rear bush split (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone rear bush split (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box on welded joint (7.1.2)

tailgate window smashed boot opens but is taped down

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,566 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2016 105,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,388 miles

Both front tyres treads are worn on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,387 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres treads are worn on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake caliper parking mechanism is not returning after use.

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,858 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,858 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,212 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,601 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,441 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 26 Oct 2006 29,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,068 miles

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

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 MTY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK53 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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