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OW53 MJY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,350 mi
Last recorded180,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 MJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 180,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 177,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 173,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 169,159 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 169,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 166,022 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 163,390 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 161,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front suspension level sensor is broken.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 154,532 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front suspension level sensor is broken.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 142,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,722 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 123,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,095 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,400 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 MJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

OW53 MJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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