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JW53 PJW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW53 PJW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,865 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 145,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,842 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 126,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox mounting bolts incomplete but mounting is still functioning as intended

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

lower gearbox mount bolts corroded & incomplete

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,262 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,025 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 74,675 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 56,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,208 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,946 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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JW53 PJW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JW53 PJW, 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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JW53 PJW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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