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WU03 DPE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,679 mi
Last recorded102,679 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 DPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,679 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2019 96,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake balance only just meet requirements.

Fail 3 May 2019 96,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake balance only just meet requirements.

Pass 4 May 2018 89,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,673 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished along tread pattern

Pass 5 May 2016 77,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,603 miles

rear bump stops perished

Pass 3 May 2013 59,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,071 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,273 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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WU03 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WU03 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

WU03 DPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 DPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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