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PE53 FWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brakepipe showing corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 83,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,758 miles

rear brake discs scored.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,392 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 42,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,763 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 32,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

PE53 FWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is PE53 FWU safe to buy?

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