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NH53 OVO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,255 mi
Last recorded160,255 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 160,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,105 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 150,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 146,435 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2012 134,207 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 134,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 80,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,402 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 OVO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

NH53 OVO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is NH53 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 OVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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