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CU53 GDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,304 mi
Last recorded201,304 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 201,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 196,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on offside front suspension arm

Fail 24 Aug 2018 196,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on offside front suspension arm

Pass 15 Sep 2017 185,532 miles

Intermittent issue to nearside rear passenger door on inspection

Minor release of exhaust gas to center exhaust system on inspection

Rear wheel-spacers fitted , widening the rear track of car on inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2016 171,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,174 miles

front wipers parking faulty

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers parking faulty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 135,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 135,723 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,618 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,587 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,449 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

l/r shock bump stop detiorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,935 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,333 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,979 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 GDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDO, 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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What year was CU53 GDO registered?

CU53 GDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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