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PE53 FWH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,846 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,866 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,111 miles

Both front wiperblades split.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,420 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 FWH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

PE53 FWH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is PE53 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 FWH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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