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WA03 ZBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,678 mi
Last recorded112,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 ZBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 112,678 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 112,678 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 110,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 25 Jul 2011 65,414 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides disc edges rusty

rear discs lipped badly

rear wash inop

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,108 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 47,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,102 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 31,102 miles

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

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 ZBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

WA03 ZBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is WA03 ZBG safe to buy?

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