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SP53 CNU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,119 mi
Last recorded164,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 164,119 miles

nearside front wishbone bush started to split at bush centre

Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,726 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,174 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front have slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 151,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 144,369 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,788 miles

front exhaust slight leak

nearside track rod end slight movement

Pass 7 Mar 2017 130,736 miles

Front number plate requires attention

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 118,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,333 miles

managment light on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 79,290 miles

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

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

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

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

managment light on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,989 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front sill has damage on it caused by careless jacking

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,501 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 CNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP53 CNU, 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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SP53 CNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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