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CU53 GNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,445 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 119,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,794 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 GNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 GNZ registered?

CU53 GNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CU53 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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