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BA03 WBW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

352,984 mi
Last recorded352,984 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 352,984 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 352,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 346,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 345,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack n/s.

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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BA03 WBW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BA03 WBW, 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 BA03 WBW registered?

BA03 WBW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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