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PJ53 ODM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,232 mi
Last recorded241,232 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 241,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 228,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 213,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Nov 2017 201,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 187,247 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 175,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 161,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2014 161,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 147,135 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 135,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs wear/corrosion

all wipers poor

near side rear number plate light suspect contact - water in near side front indicator unit

near side rear tyre 2mm - off side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,563 miles

all brake discs wear/corrosion

all wipers poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear number plate light suspect contact - water in near side front indicator unit

near side rear tyre 2mm - off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 92,875 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 80,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,258 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,736 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 ODM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODM, 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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PJ53 ODM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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