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FJ03 ERZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ERZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,272 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 86,258 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 79,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 70,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,531 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,544 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 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

FJ03 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is FJ03 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 ERZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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