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CN03 VBB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,125 mi
Last recorded178,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 178,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 178,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 162,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lips on front sills bent

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 145,552 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,968 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 136,373 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,444 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 127,194 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 118,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 105,227 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 91,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 77,719 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 64,532 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 64,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 52,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,531 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 VBB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CN03 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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