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CU53 DXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

336,420 mi
Last recorded336,420 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 336,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 336,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached & bolt holes elongated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 317,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 312,035 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 293,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 270,772 miles

Front brake hoses not secured in the correct manner

Pass 7 Oct 2013 262,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 252,009 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 251,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 238,844 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 238,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 226,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 214,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 206,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 206,610 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 184,930 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 184,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 DXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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