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CN03 MHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

201,833 mi
Last recorded201,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 201,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 199,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 195,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 190,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 188,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 183,860 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 179,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 176,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 171,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 167,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 161,181 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 161,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 155,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 150,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 140,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 134,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 127,806 miles

both front inner constant velocity joints small end clips missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 121,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 100,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 99,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CN03 MHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN03 MHY registered?

CN03 MHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is CN03 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 MHY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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