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DA03 WYK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,430 mi
Last recorded167,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 WYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 167,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 163,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 163,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill damage

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,039 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs

wear offside rear tyre

wear rear brake discs and nearside rear pads

Fail 17 Jul 2024 158,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs

wear offside rear tyre

wear rear brake discs and nearside rear pads

Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,089 miles

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2022 146,564 miles

wear front brake discs and pads

Pass 15 Jul 2021 139,313 miles

wear to tyres

Fail 13 Jul 2021 139,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wear to tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2020 132,503 miles

conditin of rear number plate

crack in screen BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,342 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 124,315 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsr reverse light inop

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,319 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,839 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,174 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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DA03 WYK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 WYK, 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 DA03 WYK registered?

DA03 WYK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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