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OW53 OMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,571 mi
Last recorded148,571 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 OMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 148,571 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2015 148,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 140,512 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 14,504 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,373 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 122,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,359 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,309 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,539 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,636 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 OMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW53 OMU, 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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OW53 OMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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