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PF53 VHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,732 mi
Last recorded201,732 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 201,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake has less reserve travel

Pass 3 Sep 2019 198,599 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 191,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 184,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 184,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,763 miles

N/s steering rack ram weeping

N/s/r brake pads worn/low

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

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2016 176,763 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/s steering rack ram weeping

N/s/r brake pads worn/low

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

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 165,306 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s steering rack ram weeping

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2015 165,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/s steering rack ram weeping

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 155,261 miles

Centre & rear exhaust mounts poor

Fail 26 Aug 2014 155,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre & rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,463 miles

Slight play in nsf stering rack end

Fail 13 Aug 2013 139,462 miles

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

Slight play in nsf stering rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,416 miles

N/s steering rack slight movement

O/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Rear brake discs worn

Slight exhaust blow at CAT

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,917 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,472 miles

both front wiper blades slightly torn on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,122 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 VHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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