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CX53 HFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,737 mi
Last recorded153,737 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 158,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 152,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,180 miles

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,608 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f track rod end gater split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f track rod end gater split

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,792 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,792 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,196 miles

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

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)

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 HFT 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 76.5%.

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 HFT, 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 CX53 HFT registered?

CX53 HFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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