2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · FJ53 WVN
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 161,837 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ53 WVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 161,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ53 WVN 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 (FJ53 WVN) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ53 WVN Mileage History
- 06/03/2024154,786 mi
- 06/03/2025157,646 mi+2,860 mi
- 07/03/2025157,648 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2026161,837 mi+4,189 mi
- 11/03/2026161,837 mi
Average of roughly 3,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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