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LR53 VDE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,396 mi
Last recorded204,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 204,396 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror excessively damaged

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 204,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror excessively damaged

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 195,355 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 195,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 186,540 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 186,539 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 175,038 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 174,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush nearest rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 161,594 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 161,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 149,562 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inside edges

front brake imbalance 23%

Fail 12 Aug 2013 149,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inside edges

front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 2 Aug 2012 145,501 miles

front brake discs in poor/worn condition

front brake imbalance 22%

nearside front ESP rod insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing possibly very slightly rough

Fail 1 Aug 2012 145,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs in poor/worn condition

nearside front ESP rod insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing possibly very slightly rough

Pass 26 Jul 2011 140,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 131,853 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,853 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 116,100 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 116,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,294 miles

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

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 VDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDE, 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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LR53 VDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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