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FH53 EAJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,335 mi
Last recorded77,335 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 68,602 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 63,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,218 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,237 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,968 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,070 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 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

FH53 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is FH53 EAJ safe to buy?

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