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WA03 LHJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 98,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 88,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 79,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 61,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,669 miles

both front and rear inner faces of brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,204 miles

all brake discs rusty on inside faces

Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs rusty on inside faces

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,248 miles

rear registration plate weathered

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2006 27,805 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 LHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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