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CW53 CFG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

311,574 mi
Last recorded311,574 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 311,574 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 309,315 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 309,315 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 307,836 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded & deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From boost pipe in the top left of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Infront of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 307,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded & deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From boost pipe in the top left of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Infront of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 305,795 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer core (1.1.15 (a))

Offside windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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Fail 14 Nov 2022 305,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer core (1.1.15 (a))

Offside windscreen has crack but not effecting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

tape on clocks

Pass 22 Nov 2021 301,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close (5.2.3 (e))

All steering & suspension components are lightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 301,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension components are lightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 294,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 291,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 291,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 279,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 266,885 miles

Nearside Front fuel dampness on top of gearbox but no leak found

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on swing arm too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on swing arm to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 254,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 239,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 223,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 208,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 208,571 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 195,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2012 195,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 182,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 167,701 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 149,550 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 149,550 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 131,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 131,057 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 110,313 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,737 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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CW53 CFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CFG, 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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CW53 CFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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