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KX53 PZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,170 mi
Last recorded181,170 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 PZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 181,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 172,264 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 172,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 165,832 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 165,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 158,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 150,344 miles

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 30 Jan 2013 150,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 141,552 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)

slight play in offside front inner tie rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2011 130,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 113,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,780 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 58,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,664 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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KX53 PZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 KX53 PZJ, 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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KX53 PZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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