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WA03 VLP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,132 mi
Last recorded199,132 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 199,132 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 199,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 181,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 160,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,975 miles

Offside head lamp light slightly reduced

Rear number plate deteriorated

passenger seat belt faulty

Fail 16 Oct 2018 145,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside head lamp light slightly reduced

Rear number plate deteriorated

passenger seat belt faulty

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,127 miles

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

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 heavily perished / split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear heavily perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 129,127 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and overheated (3.5.1i)

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

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 heavily perished / split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear heavily perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,587 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged/crushed

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

Offside Front sill damaged/crushed

Offside headlight slightly duller than the nearside headlight

Fail 13 Jul 2016 116,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill damaged/crushed

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

Offside Front sill damaged/crushed

Offside headlight slightly duller than the nearside headlight

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,422 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 89,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear n/s tyre stepping in inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,477 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)

Rear n/s tyre stepping in inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,949 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)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,070 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 45,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,952 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 VLP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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