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PE53 TZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,186 mi
Last recorded175,186 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 175,186 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and springs corroded but not weak

Fail 11 Oct 2023 175,186 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and springs corroded but not weak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 170,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 170,189 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 164,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,794 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,367 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 148,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 138,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,523 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 132,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,296 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,281 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,427 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,037 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 TZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 TZN, 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 TZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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