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WU03 DRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,922 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 113,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside fronts (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2015 97,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,597 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,041 miles

middle exhaust mount broken away from pipe

rear tyres near limit

Pass 24 May 2006 29,997 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 DRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

WU03 DRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is WU03 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 DRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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