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LD03 WSW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,166 mi
Last recorded163,166 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 163,166 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 154,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 143,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 134,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 123,330 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 123,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 110,569 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED SEAT FULL OFF STUFF

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,160 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 98,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 84,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 70,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 60,474 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2013 60,228 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2012 52,810 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 52,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 38,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 31,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,098 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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LD03 WSW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 LD03 WSW, 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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LD03 WSW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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