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OE53 TNL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 111,851 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

excess corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,207 miles

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,936 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 93,936 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,826 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 66,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 59,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,093 miles

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

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

tread of both rear tyres is worn low on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,768 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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OE53 TNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE53 TNL, 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 OE53 TNL registered?

OE53 TNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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