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WX03 ZXB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,748 mi
Last recorded134,748 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 121,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,704 miles

Front number--plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear mount bush deteriorated and play

Offside Rear seat-belt slow in retraction

Fail 5 Jun 2018 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre-wall - 205/55/R16/94WXL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake relay operating lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number--plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear mount bush deteriorated and play

Offside Rear seat-belt slow in retraction

Rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 93,430 miles

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,336 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,818 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 47,579 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,138 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,613 miles

All tyre outer sidewall surfaces perishing & have minor cracks.

Nearside Front 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 headlamp auto height adjuster inoperative. Adjusted manually & aim just within tolerance.Recommend new headlamp unit.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,246 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 ZXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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