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LW53 AJO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 119,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,451 miles

Both rear axle bush slight deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear axle bush slight deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,438 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing from inside

engine oil leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,861 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,858 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,484 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,430 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,097 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,498 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

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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LW53 AJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW53 AJO, 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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LW53 AJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2004.

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