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WU03 DRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 DRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 162,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 154,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 146,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,925 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 108,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,558 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has small bulge on inner wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,558 miles

n/s/r tyre has small bulge on inner wall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,711 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 71,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,425 miles

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

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 DRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

WU03 DRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is WU03 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 DRV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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