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PN03 DWP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 143,916 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,217 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 139,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 128,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,839 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,839 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,924 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,216 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 115,216 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,957 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,742 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,866 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 57,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,478 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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PN03 DWP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PN03 DWP, 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 PN03 DWP registered?

PN03 DWP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is PN03 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 DWP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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