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WL53 EPP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under trays obscuring some testing components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,286 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked top to bottom (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,286 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked top to bottom (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,305 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring test componants

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

n/s/f indicator slightly pale

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

slight blow from exhaust flexi

various suspention bushes perrishing

windscreen has a crack up the n/s but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,305 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted obscuring test componants

exhaust mid section mount broken but exhaust is supported

front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

n/s/f indicator slightly pale

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing

slight blow from exhaust flexi

various suspention bushes perrishing

windscreen has a crack up the n/s but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,909 miles

Front disks worn

Towbar electrics secured with cable ties

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,987 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,783 miles

ADVISE off side front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread will need replacing soon

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

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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WL53 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL53 EPP, 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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WL53 EPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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