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DX03 WFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,040 mi
Last recorded178,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 178,040 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear back axle corroded

general corrosion to underside of body

Fail 13 Jun 2022 178,040 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back axle corroded

general corrosion to underside of body

Pass 4 Jun 2021 166,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle has some corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 150,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 139,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 130,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 105,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 105,979 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 91,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 May 2014 91,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 May 2013 77,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,316 miles

N/s/r seat has child seat fitted, visual inspection only carried out on seatbelt

Pass 24 May 2011 42,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body damage

corrosion on offside driveshaft

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface corrosion on all sub frames and suspension system

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,086 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,621 miles

Brake pedal low.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,078 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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DX03 WFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX03 WFT, 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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DX03 WFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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