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M17 WGN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,333 mi
Last recorded132,333 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 WGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 132,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 129,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,412 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 127,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 123,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 120,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 118,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 114,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 113,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 101,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded -to-rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Fail 26 May 2017 101,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and gaiter split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort mechanism seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded -to-rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on both shoulders

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

Pass 27 May 2016 90,796 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to limit

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,654 miles

Offside front brake disc back plate missing and nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 81,646 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake disc back plate missing and nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 71,581 miles

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

n/s front brake back plate corroded and o/s missing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eshast braket snapped but still secure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,609 miles

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

eshast braket snapped but still secure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,664 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 26,664 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,127 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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M17 WGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M17 WGN, 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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M17 WGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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