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WJ53 PWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 141,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 141,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 131,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 129,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 122,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,271 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2016 111,667 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 107,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 101,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,819 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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WJ53 PWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ53 PWZ, 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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WJ53 PWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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