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PJ53 OEB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,787 mi
Last recorded112,787 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,787 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,786 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,720 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 101,653 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 76,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,658 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,874 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,953 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 OEB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

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

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