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PF53 LDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

264,326 mi
Last recorded264,326 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 LDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 264,326 miles

off side rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 207,781 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,464 miles

n/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 155,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 82,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 44,850 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 LDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LDK, 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 PF53 LDK registered?

PF53 LDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is PF53 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 LDK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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