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CU53 VFA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,778 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,750 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,279 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust shield insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust shield insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,813 miles

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,120 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 VFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

CU53 VFA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CU53 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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