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OU03 WGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,377 mi
Last recorded175,377 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 WGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 175,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 175,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 158,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 158,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 150,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 766,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear front to rear brake pipe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 115,206 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear front to rear brake pipe shows signs of corrosion

offside front tyre has worn unevenly on inner tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,963 miles

handbrake requires attention

offside front sill damaged

rear brakes require attention

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,122 miles

nearside front outer sill panel is damaged (dented)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play and are slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 72,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,454 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 60,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,017 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,621 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,621 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OU03 WGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OU03 WGX, 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 OU03 WGX registered?

OU03 WGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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