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CN03 VCM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,360 mi
Last recorded221,360 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 221,360 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 221,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 160,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,942 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 95,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,304 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 VCM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VCM, 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 CN03 VCM registered?

CN03 VCM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CN03 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 VCM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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