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R50 CTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,145 mi
Last recorded220,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 CTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 220,145 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 176,897 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 176,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2017 220,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016
Pass 12 Feb 2015 189,436 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 189,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 183,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 174,979 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 131,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 129,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 129,318 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,276 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,276 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 58,076 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R50 CTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R50 CTX, 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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R50 CTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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