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WF53 PVN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,151 mi
Last recorded192,151 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 192,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyre age cracking

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 14 Nov 2016 175,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have a band of corrosion on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 175,934 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have a band of corrosion on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 163,047 miles

offside steering rack output shaft slight wear

Fail 27 Oct 2014 162,967 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside steering rack output shaft slight wear

Pass 23 Oct 2013 154,488 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 142,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 132,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 122,208 miles

advise front and rear brakes low.75% worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 99,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 79,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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WF53 PVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF53 PVN, 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 WF53 PVN registered?

WF53 PVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 PVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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