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CK53 MUU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,831 mi
Last recorded165,831 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 165,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear axel

Fail 18 Feb 2022 165,831 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear axel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,621 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside sill damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also slightly high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

orange oil warning lamp displayed on dash

reverse lights in/op

Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,946 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 129,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,775 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,767 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,935 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,573 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode.

O/s track rod end gaiter is deteriorating.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust pipe corroding & leaking slightly.

Gaiters on track rod ends are perishing.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,892 miles

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 66,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,953 miles

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear footbrake works slower than n/s

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,897 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,574 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,678 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,124 miles

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 MUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MUU, 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 CK53 MUU registered?

CK53 MUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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