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PN53 YPJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,392 mi
Last recorded181,392 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 181,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 181,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 165,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,761 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 YPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PN53 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

PN53 YPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is PN53 YPJ safe to buy?

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