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CV52 SRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,475 mi
Last recorded203,475 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 SRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 203,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 195,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 195,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 189,181 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET WELD BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPECT ENGINE INJECTOR SEAL BLOWING

Fail 27 Mar 2018 189,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET WELD BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPECT ENGINE INJECTOR SEAL BLOWING

Pass 23 Mar 2017 179,052 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD BROKEN

ENGINE INJECTOR SEALS BLOWING

Fail 22 Mar 2017 179,052 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD BROKEN

ENGINE INJECTOR SEALS BLOWING

EXTENSIVE COOLANT LEAKS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 171,772 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Number plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 164,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 158,890 miles

alternator belt area noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2013 151,467 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 151,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 145,548 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 140,332 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,281 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 134,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,122 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 114,544 miles

rear brake sqeakeing

wiper blades starting to deteriate

Fail 18 Jan 2008 114,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake sqeakeing

wiper blades starting to deteriate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 91,961 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,188 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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CV52 SRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV52 SRX, 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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CV52 SRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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