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FH53 BXN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 148,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 148,192 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 141,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 137,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine undercover insecure

Fail 30 May 2013 137,605 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine undercover insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 131,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 128,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 115,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 49,705 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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FH53 BXN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH53 BXN, 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 FH53 BXN registered?

FH53 BXN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is FH53 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 BXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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