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CU53 GMO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,608 mi
Last recorded149,608 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 149,608 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

poor effort from n/s parking brake

Fail 13 Jun 2017 149,608 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

no spare

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

poor effort from n/s parking brake

Pass 4 Jun 2016 141,330 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 141,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 126,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nsf wheel arch trim poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 120,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage off side rear tyre wall

heavy uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage off side rear tyre wall

heavy uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,938 miles

offside and nearside front sills damaged

rear exhaust mount rusted away from box

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front sills damaged

rear exhaust mount rusted away from box

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,690 miles

both front tyres are bald on inner shoulders

both inner wish bone bushes starting to crack

heat shield on front pipe exhaust insecure

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2009 91,075 miles

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

both front sills slighly damaged

offside rear flexie slighly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,593 miles

o/s/f tyre low inside shoulder

o/s/r flexi brake pipe damaged

rear metal exhaust mount splitting

Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre low inside shoulder

o/s/r flexi brake pipe damaged

rear metal exhaust mount splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 76,817 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,761 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 GMO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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