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SF53 PZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

300,196 mi
Last recorded300,196 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 300,196 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 288,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 288,346 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 274,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 230,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 212,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 173,836 miles

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

both sills are damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 155,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 136,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 136,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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SF53 PZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF53 PZJ, 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 SF53 PZJ registered?

SF53 PZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SF53 PZJ safe to buy?

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