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CU53 GFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,675 mi
Last recorded180,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 180,675 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 180,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front inner pads look as if becoming low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,056 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 137,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,883 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 80,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,603 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 GFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

CU53 GFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is CU53 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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