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FJ03 ERV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

187,673 mi
Last recorded187,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ERV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 187,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 163,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,591 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 87,036 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,036 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate broken.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,327 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front and o/s rear tyres both worn on inner edges

o/s lower sill panel slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,777 miles

the nsr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,185 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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FJ03 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FJ03 ERV, 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 FJ03 ERV registered?

FJ03 ERV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FJ03 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 ERV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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