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WX03 YSA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,087 mi
Last recorded184,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 YSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 184,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 180,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 177,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 177,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 172,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 165,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 155,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 150,890 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket is broken

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 150,890 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket is broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 148,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 140,106 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 136,136 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2007 127,944 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 127,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 109,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 109,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 WX03 YSA, 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 YSA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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