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FD53 UFT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,241 mi
Last recorded153,241 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 152,945 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 132,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 123,678 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inner handle also inoperative (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,816 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 117,791 miles

Brake performance not tested FRONT FLEXY TOO BADLY CUT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail CUT THROUGH CORDAGE (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 109,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective bumper jet head missing (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective bumper jet head missing (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2016 103,580 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 89,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,524 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 19,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FD53 UFT 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 76.2%.

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 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 FD53 UFT, 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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FD53 UFT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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