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CU53 GFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,518 mi
Last recorded170,518 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 170,518 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant low

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,097 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Aug 2023 157,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes.........both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,372 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 115,485 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slight

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,637 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,875 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both rear tyre treads getting low

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both rear tyre treads getting low

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 79,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear wiper blade worn out

slight rear brake imbalance to o/s

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,420 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 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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