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WX03 FTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,469 mi
Last recorded175,469 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 FTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 175,469 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2022 165,979 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 147,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 139,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's on axle / sub frame bush worn age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 127,022 miles

Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box slightly noisy (7.1.4)

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,852 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,853 miles

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

front inner brake discs pitted/ worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,293 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 79,592 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 May 2011 79,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 13 May 2010 74,046 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly buldged in tread

Pass 19 May 2009 69,037 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 56,279 miles

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

front dics starting to corrode and pads low

Pass 25 May 2006 50,789 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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WX03 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WX03 FTJ, 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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WX03 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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