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PE53 TZD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,923 mi
Last recorded174,923 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 174,923 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 170,794 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 163,158 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes covered in protective coating i.e grease preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2018 154,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 154,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 148,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 143,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 138,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 133,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 105,261 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,548 miles

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

front discs have some corrosion and wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,128 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 TZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TZD, 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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PE53 TZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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