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FJ53 JNU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,981 mi
Last recorded64,981 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,498 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,358 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,168 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking [ 205/55/16/91V ]

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres cracking [ 205/55/16/91V ]

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,737 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded condition

both rear tyres slight cracking [ 205/55/16/91V ]

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,252 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,791 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,848 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,563 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,524 miles

front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 36,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,586 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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FJ53 JNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FJ53 JNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ53 JNU registered?

FJ53 JNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FJ53 JNU safe to buy?

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