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CU53 UYE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,437 mi
Last recorded205,437 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 205,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 205,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 196,619 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 189,601 miles

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

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

offside front door mirror damaged

Fail 8 May 2019 189,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe blowing and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 178,614 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 178,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 169,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine under shields fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 169,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine under shields fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 161,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 161,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 141,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 121,673 miles

1 bulb out in center brake light

Pass 18 May 2013 98,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 65,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,336 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 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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