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PE53 DKK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,844 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 81,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,859 miles

(4.1)the offside front tyre has a nail present within the tread contact area

Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

(3.6B.4d)the offside front flexi brake pipe has been incorrectly fitted and the protective ring has been incorrectly fitted causing chaffing to occur.

(4.1)the offside front tyre has a nail present within the tread contact area

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,537 miles

(6.3)New legistlation forthcoming October 01st 2007, may require the number plates fitted to this vehicle to be changed for the next mot test

The engine oil is on the minimum level permitted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 54,537 miles

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

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

(4.1.D.1)the offside front tyre inner shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3)New legistlation forthcoming October 01st 2007, may require the number plates fitted to this vehicle to be changed for the next mot test

The engine oil is on the minimum level permitted

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 DKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DKK, 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 PE53 DKK registered?

PE53 DKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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