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PG03 WGJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,971 mi
Last recorded145,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 WGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 145,971 miles

Both front suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

Both rear axle mounts starting to corrode

N/s mirror glass damaged

O/s wiper blade poor

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

Both rear axle mounts starting to corrode

N/s mirror glass damaged

O/s wiper blade poor

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,100 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,575 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 101,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 30 Jan 2015 91,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 91,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,005 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 72,522 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 72,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 70,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,008 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,785 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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PG03 WGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PG03 WGJ, 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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PG03 WGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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