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CV53 MMJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,834 mi
Last recorded148,834 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 148,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers park a little high

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroding; offside missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover loose as well (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar electric socket damaged; wires intact

brake fluid discolouring; change due?

exhaust deteriorating

rear axle beam corroding

underbody and components corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2019 148,684 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers park a little high

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 brake back plate corroding; offside missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle beam corroding

Rear tow bar trailer socket damaged wires intact

brake fluid darkening, change due?

exhaust deteriorating

underbody components corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose on shaft (2.5.C.1a)

front brake back plates corroding

jacking damage both outer sills

screw missing offside rear number plate lamp

underbody and components corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2018 144,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose on shaft (2.5.C.1a)

front brake back plates corroding

jacking damage both outer sills

screw missing offside rear number plate lamp

underbody and components corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front windscreen wipers not switching off, operate on long delay; also slight smearing

Nearside Front Upper noise from spring/ top mount no freeplay evident

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

underbody components corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2017 136,586 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front windscreen wipers not switching off, operate on long delay; also slight smearing

Nearside Front Upper noise from spring/ top mount no freeplay evident

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

underbody components corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,485 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear beam axle corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,200 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 MMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV53 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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