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WX03 ZWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,679 mi
Last recorded142,679 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 142,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 135,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 129,601 miles

Rear axle corroded

suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 123,543 miles

Rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 123,541 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested subframe unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 117,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 May 2021 111,695 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 107,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 101,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on on dash

Pass 8 May 2017 90,451 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,383 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 78,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 73,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 20,615 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 ZWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWG, 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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What year was WX03 ZWG registered?

WX03 ZWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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