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FH53 EAP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,244 mi
Last recorded76,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2012 70,224 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 70,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,340 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 62,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,019 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,256 miles

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

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 EAP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH53 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

FH53 EAP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FH53 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 EAP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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