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WG53 VOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,290 mi
Last recorded102,290 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 903,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,615 miles

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

o/s/f tyrew wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,604 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,014 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 32,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WG53 VOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG53 VOA, 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 WG53 VOA registered?

WG53 VOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 VOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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