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PX53 TZY

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,211 mi
Last recorded235,211 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 TZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 235,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 207,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 207,831 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 188,436 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 187,601 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 143,492 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 143,492 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 128,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 114,543 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 114,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 26 Nov 2010 103,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 92,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,858 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,851 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,110 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 65,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,772 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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PX53 TZY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX53 TZY, 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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PX53 TZY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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