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PK53 CXJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,445 mi
Last recorded163,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 163,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 158,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 148,155 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 148,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,428 miles

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.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,381 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,637 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Possible slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,637 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

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

Possible slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,072 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,919 miles

front n/s brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,247 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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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.

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