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WR03 WGW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 WGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 120,031 miles

Suspension modified

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt chafing stub

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

Fail 22 May 2019 103,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolt chafing stub

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,351 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 80,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,221 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

exhaust middle section bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2014 72,351 miles

Brake pipes surface corroded

N/S/F C.V gaitor perished

Fail 27 May 2014 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipes surface corroded

Engine management light on

N/S/F C.V gaitor perished

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 2013 67,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on/pad sensor wire broken on nearside front

Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on/pad sensor wire broken on nearside front

Fail 8 Jun 2012 63,237 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Both rear tyres cracked and perished due to age

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lateral movement in front anti-roll bar

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,237 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Both rear tyres cracked and perished due to age

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lateral movement in front anti-roll bar

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,336 miles

brake pad warning light on/nearside front pad sensor broken

Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on/nearside front pad sensor broken

Pass 29 May 2010 51,936 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated on tread and sidewall areas

Fail 26 May 2010 51,865 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2009 45,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 38,273 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 30,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,336 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 WGW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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