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PX53 AWF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,591 mi
Last recorded109,591 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 AWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,591 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,591 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust touching heat shield on fuel tank

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall damage due to incorrect initial set up of suspension units, but not showing any signs of cords etc.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damage due to incorrect initial set up of suspension units, but not showing any signs of cords etc.

non standard shock absorber and spring units fitted to off side nearside front, offside and nearside rear of vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 97,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall damage due to incorrect initial set up of suspension units, but not showing any signs of cords etc.

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

Offside Front dust cover on rear of disc deteriorated.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damage due to incorrect initial set up of suspension units, but not showing any signs of cords etc.

non standard spring and shock absorber units fitted to, off side front,near side front,off side rear and near side rear of vehicle.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 97,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,824 miles

Baby seat fitted to offside rear.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Baby seat fitted to offside rear.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,153 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,010 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Nearside outer sill damaged on front end.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 69,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,759 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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PX53 AWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PX53 AWF, 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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PX53 AWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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