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CX53 BFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,800 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,368 miles

both front brake hoses have cracking evident with the n/s front heavily cracked

both front tyres are wearing low

o/s front outer c.v. gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,202 miles

exhaust middle mounting fractured

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads are just on legal limit of 1.6mm. recommend renewal

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,666 miles

turbo charger pipes are deteriated and leaking air. recommend renewal

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,375 miles

front and rear brake dicsc are worn and scored

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,556 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate. recommend renewal

service lamp evident on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,774 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,297 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,297 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,202 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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CX53 BFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CX53 BFV, 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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CX53 BFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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