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SC53 VAA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,025 mi
Last recorded216,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 VAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 216,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 188,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 154,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 154,976 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 126,419 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SC53 VAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC53 VAA, 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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What year was SC53 VAA registered?

SC53 VAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is SC53 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 VAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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