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DN53 OPV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,414 mi
Last recorded170,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 170,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 147,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 147,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 136,641 miles

front coil springs corroded

wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 5 Jun 2013 136,641 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)

front coil springs corroded

wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,580 miles

all 4 tyres worn low on edges

brake pipes corroded

slight fray to drivers seat belt

Fail 26 Jun 2012 126,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn low on edges

brake pipes corroded

exhaust front section badly corroded

slight fray to drivers seat belt

Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,063 miles

engine oil level on min, rear brake discs corroded and lipped, engine under tray fitted, both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre nail in tread on edge, rear bump stops worn, n/s/r tyre nail in tread, various brake pipes corroding, slight bind to o/s/r brake

stone chip in windscreen, slight marks on body work, both front tyres worn badly on edges, service lamp on dash

Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil level on min, rear brake discs corroded and lipped, engine under tray fitted, both front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre nail in tread on edge, rear bump stops worn, n/s/r tyre nail in tread, various brake pipes corroding, slight bind to o/s/r brake

stone chip in windscreen, slight marks on body work, both front tyres worn badly on edges, service lamp on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,287 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,045 miles

engine undertray fitted. front brake pads starting to wear low and discs corroded and worn. n/s/r tyre worn low. n/s/f tyre starting to wear low. o/s reverse light inop. exhaust system corroded. both rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,279 miles

front discs corroded and worn rear discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust engine undertray fitted wear to steering and suspension bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,279 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and worn rear discs corroded and worn surface corrosion to exhaust engine undertray fitted wear to steering and suspension bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,853 miles

BRAKE HOSES PERISHED & CRACKING/ SURFACE CORROSION TO VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES/ AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT CRACKING/ FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES/ SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED/ CHILDSEAT FITTED TO NSR BELT

REAR WIPER SMEARING/ REAR PADS WORN LOW/ REAR DISCS CORRODED & WORN/ FLUCTUATION TO REAR BRAKE READINGS/ OSF TYRE CUT IN TREAD/ NAIL IN TREAD OF NSR TYRE/

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 58,390 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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DN53 OPV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN53 OPV, 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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DN53 OPV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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