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GR53 ARZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,588 miles

front anti roll bar d bushs worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges & cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 26 Feb 2021 82,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on edges & cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,399 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming worn

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing through tread

Offside rear tyre perishing through both edges

Fail 28 Feb 2020 80,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming worn

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing through tread

Offside rear tyre perishing through both edges

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,115 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing through tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,848 miles

front inner brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,020 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 ARZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ARZ, 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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GR53 ARZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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