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PN53 UJC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 108,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,898 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 59,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise brakes noisey when applied! further inspection required!

advise front brake pads low.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,776 miles

advise brakes noisey when applied! further inspection required!

advise front brake pads low.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,893 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,387 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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PN53 UJC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN53 UJC, 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 PN53 UJC registered?

PN53 UJC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is PN53 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 UJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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