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WA03 FKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

279,658 mi
Last recorded279,658 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 279,658 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 267,126 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 267,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 256,553 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 256,553 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 247,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded & mounting bushes perished

Fail 23 Feb 2021 247,257 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8- 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

rear axle corroded & mounting bushes perished

Pass 25 Feb 2020 240,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded around front bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2019 229,496 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Axle beam slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front approx. 2000 miles & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 218,431 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 218,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside 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 23 Feb 2017 208,357 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 208,357 miles

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

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

Both rear brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/r hand brake lever sticking on slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 199,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake caliper lever partially siezed

Fail 4 Mar 2016 199,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake caliper lever partially siezed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 191,647 miles

rear axle corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 158,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 146,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 135,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 125,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 111,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,566 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,738 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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WA03 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WA03 FKN, 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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WA03 FKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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