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WU52 WWM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,989 mi
Last recorded149,989 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 136,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyers are cracking in tred but not to canvas s at time of inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,481 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyers are are cracking badly in tred

Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyers are are cracking badly in tred

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to crack in tred

Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,561 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre is starting to crack in tred

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,229 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre is worn to aprx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear tyre is worn to aprox 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre is worn to aprx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear tyre is worn to aprox 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,321 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,321 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,103 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,504 miles

Part of eye level (centre) brake light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,411 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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WU52 WWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WU52 WWM, 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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WU52 WWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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