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SP53 CMY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,830 mi
Last recorded131,830 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,830 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 131,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,814 miles

2x front tyres nearing limit on inside

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both sterring knuckle slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

2x front tyres nearing limit on inside

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both sterring knuckle slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,726 miles

Slight play on nearside steering arm

Fail 20 Nov 2012 109,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play on nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,460 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,424 miles

both front tyre swearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,301 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,301 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r door not opening from outside

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 CMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

SP53 CMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is SP53 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 CMY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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