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PE53 JRO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

184,391 mi
Last recorded184,391 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 184,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 184,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 183,316 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 183,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 182,983 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 182,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 180,734 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 180,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 178,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,551 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 172,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 172,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 172,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 172,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mtg

Pass 4 Sep 2017 169,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,713 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 161,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,694 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,157 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

right rear brake binding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,157 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

right rear brake binding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,951 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,737 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,487 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 JRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

PE53 JRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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