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FY03 WTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,937 mi
Last recorded144,937 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,937 miles

Offside Rear lens cluster cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2020 144,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cluster cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lens cluster cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2019 135,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/splitting on tread

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

Offside Rear lens cluster cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,103 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sidewall cut

Pass 13 Jan 2017 120,380 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear hand brake efforts slightly low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,989 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both handbrake efforts slightly low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2016 117,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbed away on suspention bar (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both handbrake efforts slightly low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,578 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 97,285 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 81,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,005 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,492 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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FY03 WTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY03 WTE, 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 FY03 WTE registered?

FY03 WTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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