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AJ53 WKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 115,105 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 115,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 113,049 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre + perished

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

nail in nearside rear tyre + perished

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,206 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 112,206 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

PLASTIC COVERS UNDER VEHICLE OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,774 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked

n/s number plate lamp not working

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,433 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 59,494 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,494 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,635 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 27 Jul 2010 53,635 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 43,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ53 WKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 WKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 WKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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