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CV53 MMK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,412 miles

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

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,497 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,706 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,709 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,704 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,077 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,141 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,350 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,329 miles

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

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 MMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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