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FJ03 FYS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

200,401 mi
Last recorded200,401 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 200,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 200,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 188,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear by axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 184,080 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F Top Mount has Movement

Fail 22 May 2020 184,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm/ Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm/ Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F Top Mount has Movement

Pass 18 Jun 2019 174,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 163,355 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn off side and near side rear and housings weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 163,348 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn off side and near side rear and housings weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 133,165 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 127,786 miles

o/s/r shock dust cover detached

Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 107,601 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,747 miles

all tyres getting nlow

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,835 miles

all four brake discs starting to wear thin, rears just legal

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 FYS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

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

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