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FJ03 PDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,777 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 163,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 159,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,226 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,187 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 138,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer motor (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,428 miles

Offside Front C.V. joint gaiter shield insecure and rubbing on gaiter, no damage to gaiter yet

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,885 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,855 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,608 miles

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

UNEVEN WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

uneven wear on nearside front tyre .

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre only just legal .

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,598 miles

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

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 PDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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