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SP53 CMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,160 mi
Last recorded184,160 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 184,160 miles

Offside Front indicator slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 184,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front indicator slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 174,749 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 174,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking delivery pipe (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,718 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 140,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,218 miles

o/s/r coil spring

Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r coil spring

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,770 miles

195/65 VR15 - Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 51,713 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AT 2MM

Fail 17 Aug 2006 40,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,032 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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SP53 CMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP53 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

SP53 CMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is SP53 CMZ safe to buy?

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