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DF53 TXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,310 mi
Last recorded220,310 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 220,310 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 216,123 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 216,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 208,954 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to pull through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/sills

Fail 6 Jan 2022 208,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to pull through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/sills

Pass 13 Jan 2021 205,390 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 197,727 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 197,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 182,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs have surface corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 17 Dec 2018 182,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs have surface corrosion

centre exhaust bracket broke

exhaust slightly corroded

offside steering gaiter insecure on outer clip

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 28 Dec 2017 174,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 164,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 164,472 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 152,122 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 6 Jan 2016 152,122 miles

Both front tyres close to wear bars

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 141,111 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 131,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 111,288 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2010 100,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 100,714 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 87,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,561 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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DF53 TXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF53 TXA, 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 DF53 TXA registered?

DF53 TXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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