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GR53 AOX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 117,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,971 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted and wet test

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 88,823 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,866 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,142 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,142 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,504 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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GR53 AOX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GR53 AOX, 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 GR53 AOX registered?

GR53 AOX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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