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CW53 CGE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

278,306 mi
Last recorded278,306 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 278,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 24 Jul 2021 278,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Aug 2020 275,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides front sills damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2019 272,270 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 271,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sides rear back disc plates missing

both sills damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 269,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both sills damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2018 261,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 252,765 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f chip (3.2 (a) (i))

no headlight washers or height sensors fitted for xenon headlights

Pass 6 Dec 2017 245,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 241,050 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking to tyre wall

Fail 15 May 2017 241,050 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking to tyre wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 236,190 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 236,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 229,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 223,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 218,557 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

There is slight damage to the n/s/f wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 211,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 205,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 199,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 191,076 miles

pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jan 2013 180,763 miles

brake wear warning light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 176,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

front power steering pipe slightly corroded

headlamp washers inop

Fail 25 Jul 2012 176,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front power steering pipe slightly corroded

headlamp washers inop

Pass 24 Feb 2012 169,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 161,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 161,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,264 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting needs welding (rattling)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 122,473 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 95,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 95,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 65,512 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 65,028 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,056 miles

MONITOR FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS(PITTED)

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 CGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 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 CW53 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

CW53 CGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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