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OE53 TNO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 158,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount has a lot of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear spring mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 156,389 miles

Front Drive shaft clicking on full lock think it nsf

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 156,389 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Drive shaft clicking on full lock think it nsf

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,784 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 153,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 153,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 152,119 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,863 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering reservoir has slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 143,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Sounds rough to (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light is on.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering reservoir has slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,665 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 131,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,503 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 97,593 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f indicator bulbs need replacing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,144 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,261 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,803 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,803 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,697 miles

1 advise slight play in steering rack 2 advise o/s/r lense cracked

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,640 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 TNO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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