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FJ53 RVP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

198,963 mi
Last recorded198,963 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 RVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 198,963 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 188,317 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 174,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 170,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both axle heavy corrsion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,193 miles

Front subframe corrsion

Rear axle corrsion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corrosion both ends

Fail 26 Jan 2017 151,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle corrosion both ends

Pass 1 Feb 2016 139,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,322 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 RVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

FJ53 RVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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