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DX03 WVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,063 miles

both inner sills slighty corroded

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,528 miles

o/s front sub frame damaged! oil leak off engine.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 58,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front power steering pipe insecure?

o/s front sub frame damaged! oil leak off engine.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,053 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,732 miles

osf wheel location different to nsf

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

osf wheel location different to nsf

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,251 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge,

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacing?

oil leak off engine!

two bulbs n/w on high level b/light?

Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,251 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge,

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacing?

oil leak off engine!

two bulbs n/w on high level b/light?

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,513 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 26,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,636 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly, recommend brakes checked.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,011 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 WVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX03 WVR, 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 DX03 WVR registered?

DX03 WVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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