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SO53 PCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,284 mi
Last recorded140,284 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 140,284 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 140,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,149 miles

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

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 94,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,278 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,464 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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SO53 PCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO53 PCU, 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 SO53 PCU registered?

SO53 PCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is SO53 PCU safe to buy?

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