2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · LJ53 FLN
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 97,763 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 FLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2025
- 97,763 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.
LJ53 FLN 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 (LJ53 FLN) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ53 FLN Mileage History
- 15/09/202277,718 mi
- 29/01/202490,221 mi+12,503 mi
- 08/02/202490,241 mi+20 mi
- 08/01/202597,758 mi+7,517 mi
- 09/01/202597,763 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,643 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: Below Average
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