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WU03 FLB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 82,437 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,103 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,558 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 69,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,836 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,818 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,823 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,703 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY BADLY CORRODED MAINLY ON INSIDE

ENGINE WAS VERY SMOKEY SO DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER HAS BEEN ADDED

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,867 miles

inner face on front discs very poor

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,303 miles

front discs poor

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 28,235 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 28,235 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 FLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

WU03 FLB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is WU03 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 FLB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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