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CU03 ORA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,224 mi
Last recorded127,224 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ORA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Sep 2015 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,474 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 109,474 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread uneven on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,317 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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CU03 ORA 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 76.9%.

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 CU03 ORA, 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 CU03 ORA registered?

CU03 ORA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is CU03 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 ORA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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