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NY53 FJK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,586 mi
Last recorded156,586 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 156,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 153,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,940 miles

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

n/s/f floor and sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,830 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f floor and sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 142,346 miles

sill damaged n/s/ front

sill damaged o/s/front

Fail 16 Aug 2017 142,180 miles

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

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

sill damaged n/s/ front

sill damaged o/s/front

Pass 19 Aug 2016 136,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,874 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 124,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to o/s sill

Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,992 miles

damage to o/s sill

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front offside nearside brake disc slight corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,451 miles

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

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)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,310 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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NY53 FJK 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 70%.

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 NY53 FJK, 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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NY53 FJK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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