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WA03 XBY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,029 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,523 miles

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

slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,681 miles

small cut to n/s front tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 49,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

small cut to n/s front tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 44,965 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 May 2007 40,282 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,890 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 XBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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