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PK53 JFX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 JFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 153,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 141,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 129,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,248 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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PK53 JFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

PK53 JFX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is PK53 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 JFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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