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OE53 TPX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,178 miles

advise oil leak from turbo return oil pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,693 miles

o/s washer weak

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 2mm ,recommend it to be replaced

Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer weak

tracking may need adjustment

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 2mm ,recommend it to be replaced

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

belly pan broken

offside front indicator lens damaged

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 TPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

OE53 TPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is OE53 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 TPX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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