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KW03 XAC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,913 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,996 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 95,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,413 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,017 miles

Front Outer both front outer cv gaiters slight grease leaks around clips (not split)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

both outer sills damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,013 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter and pipe insecure and fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer both front outer cv gaiters slight grease leaks around clips (not split)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

both outer sills damaged

engine oil below min on dipstick

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,687 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,687 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,010 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,998 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

recommend alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,620 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,931 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,619 miles

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

front brake disc's in poor conditions(corroded)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,269 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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KW03 XAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 KW03 XAC, 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 KW03 XAC registered?

KW03 XAC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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