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PF53 NHN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,558 mi
Last recorded205,558 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 205,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion 2 x front bottom sills damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 May 2018 205,558 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Body has slight corrosion 2 x front bottom sills damaged and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 190,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 190,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 177,683 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 177,683 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 159,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2014 159,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2013 148,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 148,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 129,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 109,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,442 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,442 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 76,747 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,494 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NHN, 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 NHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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