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WR03 VBV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,566 mi
Last recorded184,566 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 184,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 161,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 141,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders worn and screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,866 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wish bone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre 3mm, worn on edges aand has a nail in the tread.

offside rear floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre 3mm and worn on edges

rear brakes imbalanced

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Fail 8 Jun 2015 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wish bone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre 3mm, worn on edges, nail in tread and has a cut to tread

nearside rear brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

offside rear floor pan corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 17 Jun 2014 127,893 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both front wish bones rear bushes split

Pass 29 May 2013 119,365 miles

front subframe bushes wear

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush wear

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush wear

o/s/r axle bush splitting/wear

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,953 miles

front brake discs wear

front brakes imbalance

front brakes slightly binding

front crossmember damage

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

n/s/r tyre 2mm

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

o/s/r tyre 2mm

windscreen stonechip

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs wear

front brakes imbalance

front brakes slightly binding

front crossmember damage

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

n/s/r tyre 2mm

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

o/s/r tyre 2mm

windscreen stonechip

Pass 27 Jun 2011 105,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,586 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 96,586 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disks corroded and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,101 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,167 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 VBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR03 VBV, 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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WR03 VBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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