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PE53 FWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,323 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,970 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,048 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,227 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 31,068 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,001 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,377 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 FWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PE53 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

PE53 FWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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