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FX53 NPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,653 mi
Last recorded145,653 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 145,653 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 141,135 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 141,108 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2024 135,788 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2024 135,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 130,885 miles

Front discs poor

Front oil leak

Rear both springs rusty

Rear discs poor

Fail 26 May 2023 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front discs poor

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both springs rusty

Rear discs poor

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,670 miles

Front both front discs poor inside

Nearside Rear tyre on limit and cracking

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear discs poor

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 115,618 miles

Rear discs poor pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2019 110,968 miles

Front both front discs poor and pads low on inside

Front oil leak on engine

Fail 21 May 2019 110,968 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both front discs poor and pads low on inside

Front oil leak on engine

Pass 25 May 2018 106,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,663 miles

all the tyres are near the 1.6 limit

front disc poor pitted

Pass 13 May 2015 89,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 85,453 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 85,453 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 75,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,693 miles

rear plate poor

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,052 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 NPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX53 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

FX53 NPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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