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MV53 CEX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,895 mi
Last recorded123,895 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,895 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,397 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,397 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 108,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,762 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 77,343 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 7,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front under tray insecure and damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,862 miles

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

both front brake disc's excessively worn

both rear brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,798 miles

front pads and discs wearing low

unable to fully inspect nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,698 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 21 Nov 2007 29,673 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,725 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 CEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV53 CEX, 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 MV53 CEX registered?

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

Is MV53 CEX safe to buy?

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