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OU53 WUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 119,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 119,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,172 miles

ADVEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 108,172 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADVEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,552 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 96,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ADV OFF SIDE FRONT IND LENSE COVER MISSING

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,805 miles

ADV NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR OUTER LENSE MISSING

FRONT BUMPER AND UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADDED

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

OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY / CENTRE AND NEAR SIDE REAR BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADV NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR OUTER LENSE MISSING

FRONT BUMPER AND UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FADDED

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

OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTING SLOWLY / CENTRE AND NEAR SIDE REAR BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,850 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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OU53 WUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU53 WUA, 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 OU53 WUA registered?

OU53 WUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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