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GR53 ARF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,437 mi
Last recorded205,437 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 205,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 205,437 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 190,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 190,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 180,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tailgate support struts very weak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 180,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tailgate support struts very weak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 169,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 154,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 125,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,434 miles

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

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 ARF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ARF, 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 ARF registered?

GR53 ARF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is GR53 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 ARF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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