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PE53 DLK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,597 mi
Last recorded141,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 141,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,902 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 105,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs pitted & worn

o/s/ sill panal damage

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,691 miles

all brake discs pitted & worn

o/s/ sill panal damage

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,177 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,300 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 DLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

PE53 DLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is PE53 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 DLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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