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WK03 CMU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 CMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 175,360 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 168,281 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 168,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 160,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 148,159 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,275 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 142,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,672 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,574 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,888 miles

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 May 2012 74,602 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 66,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,993 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,857 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 20,180 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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WK03 CMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK03 CMU, 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 WK03 CMU registered?

WK03 CMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is WK03 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 CMU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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