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SP53 CMF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,128 mi
Last recorded229,128 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 229,128 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 229,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking RIGID PIPE LEAKING (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2016 210,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 210,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 189,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 189,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 166,961 miles

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Aug 2014 166,961 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2013 146,651 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 2 Sep 2013 146,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,674 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 115,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,067 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,067 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres show sign's of wear (3-4mm)

middle exhaust bracket (repaired)

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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SP53 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP53 CMF, 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 SP53 CMF registered?

SP53 CMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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