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CV52 SRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

290,339 mi
Last recorded290,339 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 SRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 290,339 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 290,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 275,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 275,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 257,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 257,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 240,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 240,922 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2013 224,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 223,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level brake light has several bulbs not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 205,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 205,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 187,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 187,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 171,520 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 157,464 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 157,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 141,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 119,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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