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CW53 CGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 CGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,569 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 58,564 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 41,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,598 miles

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

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

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 CGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

CW53 CGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CW53 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 CGZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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