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OE53 TNU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,297 mi
Last recorded173,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 173,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 162,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 156,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,997 miles

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

Nearside Front pad warning wiring not connected

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills have damage

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 94,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 83,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,054 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 TNU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE53 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

OE53 TNU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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