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CU03 MDY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 MDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 147,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 137,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,412 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded but still secure, brake operation is not effected

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 119,274 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,167 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,217 miles

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

front exhaust has slight blow

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,216 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle fractured excessively corroded (holed) (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

front exhaust has slight blow

front subframe and suspension arms corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,248 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front subframe corroding

rear axle corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,248 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r wheel cylinder leaking (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front subframe corroding

rear axle corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,414 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroding

rear axle corroding

rear springs corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,445 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,934 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,030 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,698 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,533 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,607 miles

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

off side front seat belt catch

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,367 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 44,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,987 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,166 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 32,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,879 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CU03 MDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CU03 MDY, 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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CU03 MDY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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