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WR03 SVE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 SVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,895 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2017 52,041 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 52,038 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,476 miles

Nearside Front dig in tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 44,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 41,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,057 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 35,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 28,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 24,793 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 22,057 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 22,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 17,792 miles

1/ slight front brake fluctuation/imbalance.

Pass 31 May 2006 13,884 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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WR03 SVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR03 SVE, 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 WR03 SVE registered?

WR03 SVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 SVE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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