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WX03 ZWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,537 mi
Last recorded137,537 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 131,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 131,308 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake valve leaking brake servo vacuum pipe split. (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill damaged.

Offside Front indicator has water ingress.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,399 miles

Front windscreen wipers both split

near side front /off side front/off side rear tyres spliting in inner side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2018 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front /off side front/off side rear tyres spliting in inner side walls

Pass 11 May 2017 120,012 miles

rear brake discs poor conditiopn

rear brake discs poor conditiopn

rear pads low

Pass 6 May 2015 112,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,253 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust catalyst heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,484 miles

o/s/r tyre has x2 punctures

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,329 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 70,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/rear bump stops perrished.2/ rear waher in/op.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,068 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,172 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 ZWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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