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WA03 SWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,124 mi
Last recorded115,124 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just meet requirements

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 112,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear h/brake lever sticking brake eff low only just met requirements on o/s/r

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody components corrosion subframes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,423 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs worn on inner face

nearside rear tyre perishng

Fail 13 Jun 2019 106,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front discs worn on inner face

nearside rear tyre perishng

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55zr16 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted at the time of test

tracking check advised

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,573 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,356 miles

centre exhaust bracket welds broken but not effecting support

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,080 miles

mid exhaust mount insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

mid exhaust mount insecure

Pass 3 May 2012 76,145 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2011 67,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 60,090 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2009 50,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,893 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 11 May 2006 28,492 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 SWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

WA03 SWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is WA03 SWN safe to buy?

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