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WA03 SWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,221 mi
Last recorded148,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 SWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 148,010 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 139,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 139,004 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished in tread 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 131,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 131,109 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder NEEDS REPLACING & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder NEEDS REPLACING 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 123,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Hi level brake light not working.

Pass 8 May 2020 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 113,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cowling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,417 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slight deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front and rear sub fames and underbody

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,417 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caused by faulty hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slight deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to front and rear sub fames and underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,395 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished .

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly perished .

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,498 miles

Centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,889 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,889 miles

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

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 23 Apr 2010 69,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,920 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 24 Apr 2009 61,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,101 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 SWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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