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WA03 OHB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

261,718 mi
Last recorded261,718 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 261,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 248,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 232,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 221,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 204,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 188,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 165,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake dragging

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 163,201 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to carry out full checks to seat belt

Pass 28 Apr 2017 159,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 155,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 155,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 148,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 146,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,241 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2011 95,622 miles

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,904 miles

both inner cv gaitors outer clips missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,544 miles

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

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 OHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OHB, 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 WA03 OHB registered?

WA03 OHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WA03 OHB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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