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FJ03 GAX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN RUNS (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,238 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake fluid reservoir dirty! fluid level inspection difficult

engine oil on minimum level! 1 litre already added!

fuel tank straps corroded

plastic bonding on all rear brake pipes deteriorating / suspect surface corrosion underneath!

Fail 7 Mar 2012 77,238 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake fluid reservoir dirty! fluid level inspection difficult

engine oil on minimum level! 1 litre already added!

fuel tank straps corroded

offside wiper blade split

plastic bonding on all rear brake pipes deteriorating / suspect surface corrosion underneath!

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,610 miles

both rear tyres out of shape slightly inner edges 195/65/15

slight signs of surface corrosion underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,366 miles

advise leak from air con system

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,454 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyres starting to miishape

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,730 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 GAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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