MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight brake bind on offside rear wheel
body damage. nsf bumper,ns sill,osr window frame,osr wheel arch & rear bumper.grill broken at bottom edge.
brake wear indicator light staying on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 EHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BL53 EHJ, 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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What year was BL53 EHJ registered?
BL53 EHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2004.
Is BL53 EHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL53 EHJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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