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CX03 DTZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 DTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,222 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,362 miles

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

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall where been run with low pressure

offside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 67,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,323 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,239 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,594 miles

hedlamp aims low [adjusted]

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,866 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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CX03 DTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX03 DTZ, 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 CX03 DTZ registered?

CX03 DTZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CX03 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 DTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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