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CW03 CJX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 CJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,161 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge. 205/55R16

rear brake discs corroded and lipped on edges. advise full inspection. o/s disc more so than n/s

Pass 6 Apr 2013 103,795 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 101,788 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 100,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,493 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,507 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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CW03 CJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CW03 CJX, 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 CW03 CJX registered?

CW03 CJX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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