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FJ53 ROU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ROU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 148,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 141,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 138,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 133,129 miles

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,363 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 127,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,732 miles

front numberplate damaged but can still be read

sidelamps have a blue tinge

slight play offside front tie bar

suspect nearside front bearing noisey but cant rotate wheel fast enought to test

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,610 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,282 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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FJ53 ROU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FJ53 ROU, 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 FJ53 ROU registered?

FJ53 ROU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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