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FJ03 PZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

210,771 mi
Last recorded210,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 210,771 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 210,771 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 203,517 miles

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

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 203,517 miles

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

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

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

N/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

O/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 192,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension soft

Fail 27 Jan 2011 192,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension soft

Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,914 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2010 175,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2009 158,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 135,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 135,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,232 miles

nearside rear brake lazy

Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,510 miles

noise on brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,939 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 PZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZG, 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 PZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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