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PF53 NHH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,013 mi
Last recorded166,013 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,013 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,643 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 146,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 132,847 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 132,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,978 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 114,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,460 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 106,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,203 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,969 miles

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

all tyres age cracks

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,331 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 86,331 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,106 miles

2 chips in windscreen

auxillary drive belt perished

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front lower arm rear bush's slightly perished and split by 10%

both front mcphersion struts have slight play in the upper atatchment

intercooler pipe join damp with engine oil

Fail 13 Dec 2012 72,106 miles

2 chips in windscreen

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

auxillary drive belt perished

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front lower arm rear bush's slightly perished and split by 10%

both front mcphersion struts have slight play in the upper atatchment

intercooler pipe join damp with engine oil

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

ancillary drive belt slightly perished

engine top cover and undertray fitted

rear brake discs slightly pad marked

slight play in steering column bushes

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,328 miles

ancillary drive belt slightly perished

engine top cover and undertray fitted

rear brake discs slightly pad marked

slight play in steering column bushes

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 41,396 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,210 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 NHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF53 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

PF53 NHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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