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FM53 WKH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 WKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 156,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 139,889 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 139,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,347 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 102,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,630 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 57,436 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,163 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 WKH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM53 WKH, 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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FM53 WKH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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