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CW53 CFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 131,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 116,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 116,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,091 miles

os/ns steering rack inner ball joints slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,190 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 105,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

height ajusters inop

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

height ajusters inop

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,988 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,073 miles

1) slight play in front anti roll bar due to worn anti roll bar bushes

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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CW53 CFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 CW53 CFF, 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 CW53 CFF registered?

CW53 CFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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