MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust front pipe bracket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake service
front brake pads look low . unable to fully inspect.
near side front tyre is low and bald on inner edge
off side front tyre is low on inner edge
off side rear brake is slightly binding
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
brake service
front brake pads look low . unable to fully inspect.
near side front tyre is low and bald on inner edge
off side front tyre is low on inner edge
off side rear brake is slightly binding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre exhaust mounting brackets are cracked but secure
engine cover fitted unable to asses fully
offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have very slight play when vehicle is jacked
service light on
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre exhaust mounting brackets are cracked but secure
engine cover fitted unable to asses fully
offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have very slight play when vehicle is jacked
service light on
under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 ETX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?
FJ03 ETX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2003.
Is FJ03 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ03 ETX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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