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CU53 RXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,009 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 118,187 miles

off side front inner track rod worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 118,187 miles

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

off side front inner track rod worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,923 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,276 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 27,622 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,186 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 RXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

CU53 RXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is CU53 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 RXX shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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