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CU53 EOO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,438 mi
Last recorded163,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 163,438 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 163,438 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 155,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,997 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 147,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,830 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,237 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 130,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear seats down at time of test bike in back

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,373 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,590 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,590 miles

front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,440 miles

vehicle only just met c/o emmision limit

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,031 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes in rollers

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,764 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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CU53 EOO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU53 EOO, 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 EOO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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