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FJ03 LGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

293,591 mi
Last recorded293,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 293,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 284,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 284,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective offside and nearside rear (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end nearside (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 279,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and rear 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2015 271,984 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2014 262,847 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 259,382 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 259,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,537 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 LGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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