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CN03 VCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,016 mi
Last recorded177,016 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 177,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 171,694 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 171,694 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear middle seat belt (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 169,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 162,573 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 162,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 155,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 155,014 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 146,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 121,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 114,547 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 94,536 miles

center of front screen has small stone chips

covers under body

o/s+n/s rear shocker covers starting to detach from sponge tops

Pass 24 May 2006 70,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside front outer cv boot has small split. †

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 VCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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