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WA03 SFK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,577 mi
Last recorded149,577 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 149,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,757 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

O/S and N/S front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 139,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

O/S and N/S front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn.

Pass 18 May 2016 129,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2016 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 120,451 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 120,451 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 110,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see steel brake pipes over fuel tank

Fail 23 May 2014 110,537 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see steel brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 17 May 2013 101,440 miles

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

rear axle slighly corroded by mounting bushes

Fail 17 May 2013 101,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axle slighly corroded by mounting bushes

Pass 17 May 2012 90,567 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 90,565 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 80,395 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 71,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2010 71,396 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 61,211 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 50,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,450 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 SFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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