MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,131 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside sill damaged
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Requires urgent attention (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust center mounting broken
Impact damage to N/S sill.
O/S/F direction indicator lens missing
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front outer lens cover missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion/swelling to both rear brake lines too and from flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system central mount bracket deteriorated/corrosion
slight body damage nearside front door and sill
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers blade (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front outer lens cover missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion/swelling to both rear brake lines too and from flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system central mount bracket deteriorated/corrosion
slight body damage nearside front door and sill
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CU53 DYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 CU53 DYJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CU53 DYJ?
You can check the full history of CU53 DYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CU53 DYJ registered?
CU53 DYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is CU53 DYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU53 DYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CU53 DYJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU53 DYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.