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CU53 GMX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,979 miles

advise : brakes slightly binding

advise : offside rear brake dust cover corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

advise : brakes slightly binding

advise : offside rear brake dust cover corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,854 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,391 miles

advise rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,728 miles

(d) bushes worn on anti roll bar

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare fitted to o/s rear worn on outside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,958 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,777 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,903 miles

R/H TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,352 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 48,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,120 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 GMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

CU53 GMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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