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EU53 FPJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 56,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlight leveller partially working

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,629 miles

HEADLIGHT LEVELLING DEVICE PARTIALLY WORKING

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,979 miles

LEVELLING DEVICE PARTIALLY WORKING

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,697 miles

headlight levelling partially working

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal but 3-4mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight levelling device partially working

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,724 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 22,724 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,934 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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EU53 FPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EU53 FPJ, 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 EU53 FPJ registered?

EU53 FPJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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