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HW53 CBU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 148,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 134,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,312 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 127,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,476 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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HW53 CBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HW53 CBU, 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 HW53 CBU registered?

HW53 CBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HW53 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 CBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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