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CV53 WXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,388 mi
Last recorded143,388 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders --both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,251 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper dust shield (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,051 miles

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

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,882 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,589 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,263 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 WXA 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 85.7%.

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 WXA, 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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What year was CV53 WXA registered?

CV53 WXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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