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SE53 CXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,210 mi
Last recorded159,210 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 CXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 159,210 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 159,210 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,118 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 156,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 156,095 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from front to back have areas of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 153,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 153,245 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 141,340 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 141,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,186 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 136,186 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 130,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,060 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,139 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,269 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,735 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,950 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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SE53 CXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE53 CXL, 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 SE53 CXL registered?

SE53 CXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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