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CJ53 UKD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,188 mi
Last recorded170,188 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 170,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 158,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 158,733 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 146,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,387 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 126,688 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 126,688 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 115,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 115,033 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,678 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,748 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,389 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 23,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,975 miles

slight cut on outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 5,556 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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CJ53 UKD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CJ53 UKD, 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 CJ53 UKD registered?

CJ53 UKD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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