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CX52 XHL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,365 mi
Last recorded192,365 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 XHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 192,365 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 192,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR O/S LOWER EFFORT (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 166,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 154,352 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 154,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 145,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 145,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,873 miles

both front tyres are approaching there legal limit 1.6ml recomened renewal

engine under tray is distorted

o/s rear coil spring has corrosion evident

slight play evident to the n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 122,148 miles

play evident in n/s/f steering track rod end. recommend renewal

Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,231 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tyre tread

slight play evident in steering rack assembly

Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,028 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tyre tread

slight play evident in steering rack assembly

Pass 17 Dec 2009 94,048 miles

both front brake discs deteriated

both front brake pad thickness is just over 1.5mm. recommend renewal

service indicator evident on dashboard

slight play evident in steering rack assembly

Fail 23 Dec 2008 81,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,101 miles

slight end play in steering rack and pinion n/side

Fail 2 Jan 2008 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight end play in steering rack and pinion n/side

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,340 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,919 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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CX52 XHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX52 XHL, 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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CX52 XHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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