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MV53 CEN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,703 mi
Last recorded137,703 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 137,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 129,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,789 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes outer coating swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 114,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,764 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 104,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,819 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 82,819 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all other tyres on 3to4 mm

rear brakes are squeeking

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

wipers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,247 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 36,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,691 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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MV53 CEN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV53 CEN, 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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MV53 CEN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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