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CW53 HDE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,882 mi
Last recorded178,882 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 178,882 miles

Offside Front outer cv gaiter staring to split shaft end

Fail 15 Apr 2019 178,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer cv gaiter staring to split shaft end

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,665 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitr starrting to split small end

Fail 18 Apr 2018 164,663 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitr starrting to split small end

Pass 1 Jun 2017 160,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 160,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 151,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 151,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 144,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 144,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 136,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 136,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 129,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 119,739 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 119,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 115,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 106,310 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 20 May 2009 94,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 94,400 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 85,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,500 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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CW53 HDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CW53 HDE, 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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CW53 HDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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