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OE03 WRD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,189 mi
Last recorded189,189 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 189,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 173,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,465 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill panels jacking damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 167,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sill panels jacking damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 163,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 157,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 154,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 138,288 miles

offside head light slightly dim

Fail 15 Jun 2015 138,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside head light slightly dim

Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,455 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2014 132,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2013 123,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 123,709 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,101 miles

Both rear barke disc heavily corroded and pitted

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,101 miles

Both rear barke disc heavily corroded and pitted

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,376 miles

Front disc pitted on inner face

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear disc pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,454 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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OE03 WRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE03 WRD, 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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OE03 WRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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