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PJ53 FSG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,885 miles

o/s rear brake effort low

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,723 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,888 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,131 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)

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 FSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 PJ53 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

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