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FX53 OLG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,299 mi
Last recorded102,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,299 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 102,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 99,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear 1 led on the high level brake light inop

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,631 miles

general corrosion on front suspension

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

general corrosion on front suspension

rear axle bushes perished but no signs of movement

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked on side wall

light corrosion to underside steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,425 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,587 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,856 miles

both wipers

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,795 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,795 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

FX53 OLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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