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WR03 WGJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,957 mi
Last recorded161,957 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 WGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 161,957 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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)

corrosion to underside components and structure

exhaust has paste to cat joint

front wheels bolt missing from both

n/s/r lamp cracked

oil leak

rear boot corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 161,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside 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)

corrosion to underside components and structure

exhaust has paste to cat joint

front wheels bolt missing from both

n/s/r lamp cracked

oil leak

rear boot corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 155,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 131,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,729 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 121,722 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,412 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,483 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 79,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,004 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 WGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

WR03 WGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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