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DN53 ORW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

171,286 mi
Last recorded171,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ORW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 171,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 159,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 119,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,502 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,040 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,843 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 23,840 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 1,972 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 ORW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DN53 ORW, 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 DN53 ORW registered?

DN53 ORW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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