2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · WA53 FBD
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 94,161 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
WA53 FBD Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 94,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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WA53 FBD Mileage History
- 19/09/200617,898 mi
- 19/09/200617,898 mi
- 25/09/200722,064 mi+4,166 mi
- 09/09/200824,759 mi+2,695 mi
- 09/09/200824,759 mi
- 15/09/200927,296 mi+2,537 mi
- 21/09/201030,205 mi+2,909 mi
- 21/09/201030,205 mi
- 13/09/201132,660 mi+2,455 mi
- 10/09/201236,269 mi+3,609 mi
- 10/09/201236,269 mi
- 23/09/201340,191 mi+3,922 mi
- 24/09/201442,321 mi+2,130 mi
- 18/02/201642,792 mi+471 mi
- 18/02/201642,792 mi
- 15/02/201746,613 mi+3,821 mi
- 07/02/201852,913 mi+6,300 mi
- 07/02/201958,842 mi+5,929 mi
- 08/02/201958,847 mi+5 mi
- 13/02/202064,304 mi+5,457 mi
- 10/02/202168,152 mi+3,848 mi
- 17/02/202273,611 mi+5,459 mi
- 17/02/202273,611 mi
- 13/02/202377,552 mi+3,941 mi
- 15/02/202482,058 mi+4,506 mi
- 15/02/202482,058 mi
- 17/02/202587,583 mi+5,525 mi
- 17/02/202587,583 mi
- 25/02/202694,161 mi+6,578 mi
Average of roughly 3,924 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
WA53 FBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (WA53 FBD) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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