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CV53 MLU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,917 mi
Last recorded213,917 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 213,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 210,942 miles

Coolant level low.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 210,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ( Tie rod arm/Steering arm ). (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face is chipped and cracked ( Heavily. ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level low.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 205,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 198,777 miles

both front tyres just legal

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust mounting poor

rear seat belts slow to recoil

steering rack worn badly

temp repair to exhaust and in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2018 198,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres just legal

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust mounting poor

rear seat belts slow to recoil

steering rack worn badly

temp repair to exhaust and in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2017 192,907 miles

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2017 192,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2016 186,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 106,223 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 176,927 miles

Some wear on the offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 176,862 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some wear on the offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 168,818 miles

Some damage to both outer sills

Pass 7 Mar 2013 161,258 miles

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

Some damage to n/s/ and o/s outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,161 miles

7 pin tow bar electrics faulty

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

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 8 Mar 2012 137,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,684 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,593 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,887 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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CV53 MLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV53 MLU, 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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CV53 MLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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