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LR53 FXJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,525 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,525 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,666 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR SADLE BUSHES

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,317 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,859 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,180 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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LR53 FXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR53 FXJ, 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 LR53 FXJ registered?

LR53 FXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is LR53 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 FXJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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