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WU03 DSX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,725 mi
Last recorded179,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 179,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock cover loose

front pipe slight blow / corroded

offside rear tyre lots of cut to tyre but not to cords

Pass 15 Jul 2015 169,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

drivers seat belt buckle stiff in operation / mechanism worn. still securing and releasing belt as intended

Fail 15 Jul 2015 169,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

drivers seat belt buckle stiff in operation / mechanism worn. still securing and releasing belt as intended

Pass 3 Jul 2014 162,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2014 162,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 143,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked/deteriorated

front wiper blades split/noisey

o/s/r shock dust cover loose

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2013 143,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked/deteriorated

front wiper blades split/noisey

n/s/r brake pads 20% remaining,o/s/r brake pad 50% remaining,requires investigation

o/s/r shock dust cover loose

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front lower arm bushes worn/perished

rear axle bushes worn/perished

Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,292 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

run out to rear brake discs

rear axle bushes worn/perished

rear brake imbalance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front lower arm bushes worn/perished

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,201 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,710 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 DSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DSX, 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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WU03 DSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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