2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · WA03 XBR
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 280,726 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA03 XBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 280,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA03 XBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (WA03 XBR) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WA03 XBR Mileage History
- 06/07/2022262,282 mi
- 06/07/2022262,282 mi
- 06/07/2023269,254 mi+6,972 mi
- 10/10/2024275,481 mi+6,227 mi
- 22/09/2025280,726 mi+5,245 mi
Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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