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PF53 EJO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

208,799 mi
Last recorded208,799 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 208,799 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 10 Mar 2026 208,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Mar 2025 201,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 201,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 193,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 193,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 186,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 179,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 173,237 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 173,237 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 170,557 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 170,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 160,889 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 160,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 150,495 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,458 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 121,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 110,266 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 110,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,374 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,920 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,999 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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PF53 EJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PF53 EJO, 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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PF53 EJO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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