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AP53 CWJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,461 mi
Last recorded145,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 145,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 145,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

SUSPENSION COMPONENENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 127,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,784 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,723 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,880 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,745 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,926 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 361 miles

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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AP53 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP53 CWJ, 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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AP53 CWJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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