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LD03 WUM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,221 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,220 miles

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,454 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,454 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,472 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,285 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front disc rust inner face

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside steering rack worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

slight wear nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 13 May 2014 73,285 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front disc rust inner face

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside steering rack worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

slight wear nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 61,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 May 2011 55,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 55,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,275 miles

slight wear in nearside steering track arm

Pass 5 May 2009 43,292 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 782,429 miles

rear registration plate detearearating

Pass 25 May 2006 25,070 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 25,070 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 WUM 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 72.7%.

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 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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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