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OE53 CPN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 CPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 115,680 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing staring to get noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,099 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 74,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,593 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 23 Aug 2010 60,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,927 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,886 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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OE53 CPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OE53 CPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE53 CPN registered?

OE53 CPN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for OE53 CPN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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