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CU53 UKX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,464 mi
Last recorded233,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 233,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 233,464 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 228,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 223,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 217,570 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 216,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,146 miles

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

Front tyres worn on the inner edges 2mm.

Nearside Front side light slightly dim.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 149,272 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge.

o/s front and n/s rear road springs slightly corroded.

o/s front outer sill damaged.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,245 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,968 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,320 miles

slight corrosion build up on front brake discs.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,593 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

corrosion on front brake discs

near/side/front tread 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 UKX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

CU53 UKX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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