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CX53 VJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,625 mi
Last recorded69,625 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,625 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,029 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slite judder from rear brakes

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slite judder from rear brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,052 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,691 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 VJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

CX53 VJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CX53 VJF safe to buy?

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