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WJ53 PXB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 152,882 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 152,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 135,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,886 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,963 miles

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

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,963 miles

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,384 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,381 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,412 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,905 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 PXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ53 PXB, 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 WJ53 PXB registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ53 PXB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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