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DA03 WYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,671 mi
Last recorded154,671 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 WYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 154,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 154,671 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 152,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 152,525 miles

Emissions not tested will not maintain a stable idle (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 150,358 miles

Vision restriction removed

Fail 30 Sep 2015 150,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vision restriction removed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 147,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 147,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 144,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 140,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,072 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,503 miles

both wiper blades starting to split at the ends

Pass 4 Jan 2010 96,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 2 Jan 2009 79,157 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 79,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,629 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 WYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA03 WYM, 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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DA03 WYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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