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CN03 VCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,321 mi
Last recorded160,321 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 130,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted at the time of test

tracking check advised

Pass 26 May 2017 113,648 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 25 May 2017 113,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55zr16 94w (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear of filter (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on their inside edges

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

tracking check advised

Pass 21 May 2016 98,044 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)

Under tray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2016 98,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in centre of thread

Under tray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2015 82,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 May 2014 73,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,637 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 37,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,961 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 29,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,542 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 VCU 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 84.2%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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