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WX03 YTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 YTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 136,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 122,290 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 113,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 107,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2013 107,249 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,294 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe poor condition

Grease around offside inner drive shaft boot

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

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

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 17 Aug 2012 102,294 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe poor condition

Grease around offside inner drive shaft boot

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,868 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 89,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,605 miles

rear number plate stained

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,409 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

rear number plate stained

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,266 miles

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

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

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

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

slight stain on rear no. plate

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,279 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 YTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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