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CP53 HDH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HDH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,522 miles

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint has play.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Indicator lense taped up for security.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 126,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Weld on Catalytic converteer leaking to excess (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint has play.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Indicator lense taped up for security.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around the weld of the catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seats fitted to left and right rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,091 miles

N/S/R tyre staring to become mishapen

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,091 miles

N/S/R tyre staring to become mishapen

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front & rear brake discs slight corroded

near side rear shockabsorber cover loose on bump stop

slight oil seepage from turbo

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil seepage below turbo intercooler

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear tyres slightly worn on edges

rear brakes pads slightly rubbing

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,929 miles

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

slightly corroded rear brake discs

slightly worn front discs

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,762 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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CP53 HDH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CP53 HDH, 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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CP53 HDH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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