2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · OY53 WUG
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 145,356 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY53 WUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 145,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY53 WUG 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 (OY53 WUG) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
OY53 WUG Mileage History
- 24/03/2023118,932 mi
- 30/05/2024130,997 mi+12,065 mi
- 01/06/2024130,997 mi
- 09/05/2025138,366 mi+7,369 mi
- 23/05/2026145,356 mi+6,990 mi
Average of roughly 8,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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