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FX53 FKY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 FKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,929 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 140,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,204 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Travel on footbrake.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,578 miles

Nearside rear brake lightly binding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Travel on footbrake.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 13 Feb 2012 117,488 miles

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Offside front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,084 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,099 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 66,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,978 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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FX53 FKY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX53 FKY, 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 FX53 FKY registered?

FX53 FKY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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