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PF53 EJN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

182,503 mi
Last recorded182,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 182,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 182,502 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 177,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 164,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 159,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,951 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2009 42,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,099 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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PF53 EJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 PF53 EJN, 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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PF53 EJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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