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CU53 DYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,131 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 104,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,887 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,010 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,010 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,061 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,152 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,246 miles

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.

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 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.

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CU53 DYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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