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WG03 XAX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

279,990 mi
Last recorded279,990 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 279,990 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 258,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 237,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 214,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 193,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 180,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,029 miles

front number plate deterated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate deterated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,102 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,447 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs pitted!

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,676 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre mishaped!

rear brake discs pitted

steel rim fitted to nearside front at time of test but same size as offside

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 26,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,913 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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WG03 XAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WG03 XAX, 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 WG03 XAX registered?

WG03 XAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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