Škoda 5J
Built: 2008-2008 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2008
Škoda – other models: commercial vehicles and vans-registered cars, from the 1203 light van through Favorit and Octavia panel vans to the Kamiq, Yeti and electric Enyaq, 40 to 103 kW
This page collects Škoda models that the register could not assign to a named series – commercial vehicles as well as passenger cars registered for commercial use. Among them is the 1203, a rear-engined light van built at the Mladá Boleslav plant in Czechoslovakia from the 1960s to the 1980s in large numbers as a delivery van, ambulance and fire-service vehicle, alongside the pick-up and estate derivatives of the Favorit and Felicia and the Octavia Van panel van. The Citigo, Kamiq, Yeti and electric Enyaq appear here as passenger cars with commercial registration, and the Fabia-based Praktik as a compact city van. Škoda has belonged to the Volkswagen Group since 1991, with its headquarters still in Mladá Boleslav.
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The register holds 28 versions here with 40 to 103 kW from three- and four-cylinder engines of 999 to 1,968 cc, kerb weights from 840 to 2,235 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,290 to 2,750 kg, lengths from 4,100 to 4,658 mm and widths from 1,600 to 1,879 mm.
The spread reflects how broad the line-up is: from a rugged light van for tradesmen and emergency services across central and eastern Europe to modern SUVs and electric cars in company fleets. The 1203 remains sought after by collectors in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while the Octavia Van and Fabia Praktik served as inexpensive fleet vehicles.
On the 1203, check for corrosion in the floor pan and wings and the condition of the air-cooled engine; on the Octavia and Fabia derivatives, check timing-belt intervals, the DSG mechatronic unit and the load-hatch hinges; on the Enyaq, check battery condition and charging performance. Parts for the current models run through the Volkswagen Group network, while the 1203 relies mainly on specialists and eastern European parts exchanges.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Škoda (weitere Modelle), Škoda Auto (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,390 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,640 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,085 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,660 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Škoda 5J weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,085 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Škoda 5J?
1,660 kg.
What engine does the Škoda 5J have?
4 cylinders, 1,390 cm³ displacement.
When was the Škoda 5J built?
Production years: 2008.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
1203 ROL
7G7
CITIGO
ENYAQ 80
ENYAQ 80X
ENYAQ 85X
ENYAQ RS
FAVORIT 136 VAN KAT.
FORMAN
KAMIQ
OCTAVIA VAN 50 KW SDI
OCTAVIA VAN 66 KW TDI
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Van in 3D section
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