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FJ03 GGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,439 mi
Last recorded154,439 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 154,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 150,249 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 150,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 144,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,310 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 130,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,261 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,104 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 GGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

FJ03 GGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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