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WX03 KNM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 KNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,649 miles

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

both rear coil springs, end's broken off.

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded.

both rear tyres cracking up in tread.

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

nearside and offside wishbone lower bushes going soft/splitting.

offside rear lamp water ingress.

rear exhaust box mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,434 miles

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

both rear coil springs ends broken off.

both rear tyres cracking up in tread.

nearside front and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

offside rear lamp water ingress.

rear exhaust box mounting corroded.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split/ going soft.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 113,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT pipe (7.1.2)

Offside 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear coil springs ends broken off.

both rear tyres cracking up in tread.

nearside front and offside front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish.

offside rear lamp water ingress.

rear exhaust box mounting corroded.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split/ going soft.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,315 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded/blowing by CAT.

front pads getting down. discs worn lip.

front tyres worn bald inner edges.

offside tail lamp water ingress.

rear tyres cracking up in tread.

wishbone lower bushes going soft and splitting.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,940 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges. offside front 3mm.

nearside rear coil spring, end broken off.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,106 miles

brake servo pipe starting to crack/split.

offside track rod end, has small hole in dust boot.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,999 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn.

offside front shock slight sign of fluid leak.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,358 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,648 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

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 KNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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