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WU03 AXG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 162,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 162,350 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends covers (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 130,634 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends covers (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 130,634 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends covers (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,546 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front flasher lamp covers missing.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corrroded and worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2013 110,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corrroded and worn

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,476 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,475 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2010 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,843 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn at edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,286 miles

all tyres 3mm

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU03 AXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU03 AXG, 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 WU03 AXG registered?

WU03 AXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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