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CN03 VAY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,258 mi
Last recorded232,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 232,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 232,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 206,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 185,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 185,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 166,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes been oiled up when pressanted for mot test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 166,675 miles

all brake pipes been oiled up when pressanted for mot test

Pass 19 Jul 2012 147,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,382 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed requires servicing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 94,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed requires servicing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Sep 2008 74,993 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 74,993 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,149 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 62,149 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 46,776 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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CN03 VAY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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