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WN53 UJP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,333 mi
Last recorded171,333 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 UJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 171,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 171,330 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 162,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 158,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,663 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 152,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 143,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 143,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 137,909 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 137,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 131,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 130,000 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight damage (8.3.1d)

engine covers undertrays fitted and underside dirty partially obscuring view of components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,269 miles

Front coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight damage (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted and underside dirty partially obscuring view

Fail 31 Mar 2016 121,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight damage (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted and underside dirty partially obscuring view

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,096 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,448 miles

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

hi level brake light 1 cell in op

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,619 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,521 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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WN53 UJP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WN53 UJP, 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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WN53 UJP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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