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PE53 DHO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,786 mi
Last recorded119,786 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 119,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre treads 2-3mm

Fail 31 Jan 2014 119,786 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre treads 2-3mm

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 110,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust mounting loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,556 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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PE53 DHO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE53 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 DHO registered?

PE53 DHO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PE53 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 DHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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