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FJ03 LHH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,190 mi
Last recorded130,190 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 130,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 130,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 110,442 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 110,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,904 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,872 miles

ALL4 BACKPLATES ON BRAKES CORRODED

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT LEVEL ROD FOULING ON SUSPENSION

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL4 BACKPLATES ON BRAKES CORRODED

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT LEVEL ROD FOULING ON SUSPENSION

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 82,249 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,989 miles

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

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

free travel on park brake lever

front brakes slight bind

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,259 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

small cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,190 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,364 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,446 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 LHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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