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AU53 KJO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,517 mi
Last recorded148,517 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 148,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 148,517 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,985 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

flashing green lights come on with front fog lights

sligth binding n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

flashing green lights come on with front fog lights

sligth binding n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,823 miles

rear discs rusted pitted and generally poor condition

Fail 29 Jan 2015 106,823 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs rusted pitted and generally poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,612 miles

front discs worn and lipped a little, and rear discs pitted and general deterioration

o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush worn (rattle rough ground?)

o/s/f link pin dust cover deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,162 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre 2mm and badly cracking

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

service light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,174 miles

Front anti roll bar worn.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,174 miles

Front anti roll bar worn.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 63,925 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,925 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front anti roll bar drop link lower joint protective boot split.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,329 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link lower joint protective boot split.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,478 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,298 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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AU53 KJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 KJO, 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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AU53 KJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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