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SN03 WSE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,073 mi
Last recorded161,073 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 WSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,073 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 161,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 142,569 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 142,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 133,295 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 133,290 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,359 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,356 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,667 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,413 miles

rear brake sticking on slightly when parking brake released (requires attention)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 53,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake sticking on slightly when parking brake released (requires attention)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,248 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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SN03 WSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN03 WSE, 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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SN03 WSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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