2003 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · J26 FKU
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 144,591 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J26 FKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 144,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 FKU 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 (J26 FKU) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J26 FKU Mileage History
- 18/11/2022124,622 mi
- 21/12/2023127,867 mi+3,245 mi
- 02/01/2025134,249 mi+6,382 mi
- 08/01/2025134,253 mi+4 mi
- 07/01/2026144,591 mi+10,338 mi
Average of roughly 6,365 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
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