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FY03 WUH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,830 mi
Last recorded188,830 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 188,830 miles

Both nearside doors damaged, but no protruding sharp edges.

EMWL does not function.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills, at front, under thick, but peeling underseal, has corrosion that is perforated and crumbling. Not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front MacPherson strut assembly is slightly damaged at the base and is incorrectly fitted, but secure.

Offside front brake caliper securing bolt is of an incorrect type. This may prevent correct action of the slider and affect braking.

Offside front brake lagging in operation slightly. Up to 25% difference to nearside.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front. (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Light knocking noise heard from steering gear assembly offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 188,725 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

EMWL does not function.

Both nearside doors damaged, but no protruding sharp edges.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills, at front, under thick, but peeling underseal, has corrosion that is perforated and crumbling. Not within any prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front MacPherson strut assembly is slightly damaged at the base and is incorrectly fitted, but secure.

Offside front brake caliper securing bolt is of an incorrect type. This may prevent correct action of the slider and affect braking.

Offside front brake lagging in operation slightly. Up to 25% difference to nearside.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front. (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Light knocking noise heard from steering gear assembly offside. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 184,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 181,970 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Fail 28 Sep 2020 181,909 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2019 178,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 175,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear side wall to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 172,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 169,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 164,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 164,830 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 160,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 154,249 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 154,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 150,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

additional rear reflector's showing incorrect color

brake pipe's covered in grease

Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear rubber bump stops deterioated

child seat fitted nearside rear

chip in windscreen zone A

nearside rear brake pads low

powersteering resivoir weeping oil

rear brake discs worn

slight weep of oil from turbo pipe

Fail 20 Sep 2011 144,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear rubber bump stops deterioated

child seat fitted nearside rear

chip in windscreen zone A

nearside rear brake pads low

powersteering resivoir weeping oil

rear brake discs worn

slight weep of oil from turbo pipe

Fail 10 Sep 2010 133,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 133,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,107 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 WUH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY03 WUH, 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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FY03 WUH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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