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FJ03 FZU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 118,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 77,358 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,283 miles

nearside and offside front disc showing slight corrorions on inner surface

Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 20,988 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 FZU registered?

FJ03 FZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 FZU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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