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PE53 FWX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,738 mi
Last recorded234,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 234,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill/floor corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 218,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 201,787 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bind in o/s rear hub

both front shockers appear to be misting oil

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front and rear brake discs worn strong advise o/s rear

Fail 16 Jan 2019 201,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bind in o/s rear hub

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front shockers appear to be misting oil

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

front and rear brake discs worn strong advise o/s rear

Pass 31 Jan 2018 189,731 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 189,731 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill chalked (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 areas chalked (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 173,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 173,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 157,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

unable to spin nearside rear wheel brake binding bearing will need to be rechecked when free

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 142,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 128,705 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Both front wipers starting to smear.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,428 miles

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

advise front and rear discs deteriorating slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,884 miles

slightly marked nsfront tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,041 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 FWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

PE53 FWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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