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WA53 MWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

91,764 mi
Last recorded91,764 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 91,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both outer corners poke out slightly (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Nearside wheel steel Offside wheel alloy

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 59% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both outer corners poke out slightly (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Nearside wheel steel Offside wheel alloy

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,719 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights low beam pattern moved setting to -0- ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,694 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

acceptable corrosion of exhaust and fuel tank mounting straps

shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items. underbody found to be muddy in places

significant corrosion of both sides front and rear steering, suspension and brake components in general - acceptable at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2021 71,694 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

acceptable corrosion of exhaust and fuel tank mounting straps

shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items. underbody found to be muddy in places

significant corrosion of both sides front and rear steering, suspension and brake components in general - acceptable at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,252 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,741 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,740 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,259 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,779 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 31,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Fail 31 Oct 2009 31,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,727 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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WA53 MWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WA53 MWY, 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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WA53 MWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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