2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE03 FVY
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 239,652 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 FVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 239,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 FVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (AE03 FVY) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AE03 FVY Mileage History
- 01/07/2023202,974 mi
- 03/07/2023202,976 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2024214,213 mi+11,237 mi
- 08/07/2025229,624 mi+15,411 mi
- 04/07/2026239,652 mi+10,028 mi
Average of roughly 12,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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