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OW53 BVV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 121,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 118,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake need adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,327 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 115,327 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silcon on (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silcon on (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 113,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f and o/s/f (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged silicon on (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,180 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,772 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 41,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,038 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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OW53 BVV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OW53 BVV, 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 OW53 BVV registered?

OW53 BVV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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