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WX03 MXG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

254,330 mi
Last recorded254,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 254,330 miles

both number plate lamps dim

Fail 5 Apr 2019 254,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both number plate lamps dim

Pass 4 Apr 2018 250,370 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE ROAD WHEEL N/S/F.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 250,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE ROAD WHEEL N/S/F.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 241,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 234,388 miles

Front both tyres close to limit

Front discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 229,493 miles

off side number plate lamp dim

Fail 19 Mar 2015 229,493 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

off side number plate lamp dim

Pass 20 Mar 2014 223,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 217,285 miles

Both front sill/jacking points damaged

N/S/R bump stop broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 205,324 miles

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

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

Offside 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 5 Apr 2012 205,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 8 Apr 2011 188,167 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 162,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,007 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,123 miles

Both number plates starting to seperate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,031 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 MXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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