MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
child seats fitted unable to check full seat belt and stalks
travel at handbrake lever
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corossion.
Both front tyres are approaching their wear indicators.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SM53 CXR 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 93.3%.
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 SM53 CXR, 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
How do I check the history of SM53 CXR?
You can check the full history of SM53 CXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SM53 CXR registered?
SM53 CXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2003.
Is SM53 CXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM53 CXR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM53 CXR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM53 CXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.