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PJ53 CXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,605 mi
Last recorded110,605 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,605 miles

rear indicater colour very faded

wishbone bushes debonding

Fail 27 Oct 2014 110,605 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres very near tread wear limit & worn on edges

rear indicater colour very faded

wishbone bushes debonding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,672 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre very near wear bars tread

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,614 miles

n/s/f fitted with steel wheel @ time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,004 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 27 Oct 2006 34,937 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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PJ53 CXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ53 CXX, 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 PJ53 CXX registered?

PJ53 CXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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