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CX53 VJA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,686 mi
Last recorded233,686 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 233,686 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general under bonnet corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 233,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery light on dash

fuel tank straps corroded

under bonnet corrosion

under side corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2016 233,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery light on dash

fuel tank straps corroded

under bonnet corrosion

under side corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 233,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 233,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 233,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 233,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013
Fail 12 Oct 2013 233,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 232,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 231,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 231,775 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 202,542 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 177,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 141,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,463 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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CX53 VJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX53 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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