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WK03 FUM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,397 mi
Last recorded197,397 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 197,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 186,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

advise rear axle rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2021 186,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

advise rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 177,720 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 165,281 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 165,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 155,842 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 155,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,506 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 145,506 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,203 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,601 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 76,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,509 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,102 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 FUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

WK03 FUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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