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NH53 EFP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,653 mi
Last recorded222,653 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 EFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 222,653 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease/oil

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 211,903 miles

front exhaust hanger

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,547 miles

All tyres have worn tred close to the 1.6mm min limit

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,547 miles

All tyres have worn tred close to the 1.6mm min limit

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,423 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,423 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,986 miles

REAR TYRES ARE DETERIOATED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY FROM N/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,469 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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NH53 EFP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NH53 EFP, 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 NH53 EFP registered?

NH53 EFP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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