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WA03 XCH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,324 mi
Last recorded168,324 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 168,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 168,316 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper split n/s front

Pass 21 Dec 2015 145,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 145,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,761 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 120,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,769 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 72,583 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 May 2008 68,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 68,705 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 64,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,578 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 XCH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

WA03 XCH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is WA03 XCH safe to buy?

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