CarVerify

Free Car Check

CW53 CGY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil started to show signs of weeping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear age cracked between tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear age cracked between tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes protective coating bubbling, this indicates corrosion under the coating (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted , not allowing seatbelt check

offside body sill damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,857 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Brake Caliper, handbrake mechanism not returning home fully (sticking) (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil started to show signs of weeping (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear age cracked between tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear age cracked between tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes protective coating bubbling, this indicates corrosion under the coating (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted , not allowing seatbelt check

offside body sill damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,402 miles

n/s/r suspension mounts corroded

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly

o/s/r suspension mounts corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,402 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r suspension mounts corroded

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever sticking slightly

o/s/r suspension mounts corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,755 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,502 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,753 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,608 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CW53 CGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 CGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW53 CGY?

You can check the full history of CW53 CGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW53 CGY registered?

CW53 CGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CW53 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 CGY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW53 CGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CW53 CGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.