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CU53 BZP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,119 mi
Last recorded176,119 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 176,119 miles

Offside Front mirror housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 176,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front mirror housing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil warning light on

Pass 10 May 2018 163,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 149,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 149,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 135,632 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 135,632 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 124,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,059 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs are in poor condition

rear exhaust support bracket cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2014 113,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs are in poor condition

rear exhaust support bracket cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,954 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 93,717 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,119 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,197 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 55,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CU53 BZP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU53 BZP, 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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CU53 BZP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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