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FJ03 PDX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 172,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 172,473 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 159,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 114,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 105,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 85,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,155 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,642 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,605 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 PDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

FJ03 PDX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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