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PY53 NNG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,059 mi
Last recorded233,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 NNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 233,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 222,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2020 222,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2019 210,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 210,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative unable to access as tablet computer taped to dash over button (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 192,666 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 192,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 192,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 172,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 168,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 168,835 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 166,330 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 166,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 164,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn low

front brake discs worn and rusty

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 164,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn low

front brake discs worn and rusty

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 148,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

high level brake light incompleat

n/s rear tyre worn on the edges

o/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light incompleat

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,466 miles

front brake discs worn

high level brake light incompleat

n/s mirror damaged

play o/s front anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

high level brake light incompleat

n/s mirror damaged

play o/s front anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,345 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 64,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,892 miles

brake pads getting low n/s rear

Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,712 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on the 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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PY53 NNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY53 NNG, 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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PY53 NNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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