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FM53 JDU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,236 mi
Last recorded199,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 199,236 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 199,236 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 199,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 189,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 181,950 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 181,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 176,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 172,453 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 172,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 168,173 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 161,906 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 147,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 147,515 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 141,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 127,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

center exhaust silencer cracked on joint

Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 82,884 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 68,118 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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FM53 JDU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM53 JDU, 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 FM53 JDU registered?

FM53 JDU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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