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CN03 EFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,704 mi
Last recorded257,704 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 EFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 257,704 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 257,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 234,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated / perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 234,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated / perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 232,849 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 232,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 222,527 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 222,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 205,060 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 182,771 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 182,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 166,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 146,277 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,808 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 130,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 130,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 113,354 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 96,811 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,811 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,432 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,053 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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CN03 EFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN03 EFJ, 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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CN03 EFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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