MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cleaned and greased rear metal brake pipes.
Both rear brakes show signs of overheating
Brake disc backing plates corroded
Possible slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing
Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both rear brakes show signs of overheating
Brake disc backing plates corroded
Possible slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing
Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
Both rear brakes slight bind
Possible slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing
Both rear brakes slight bind
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Possible slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing
Both rear tyre treads cracking/perished
O/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge
Possible slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing
Slight exhaust blow at CAT joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front n/s brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 PK53 CXJ, 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 PK53 CXJ registered?
PK53 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is PK53 CXJ safe to buy?
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