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SO53 UEX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,413 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,413 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,413 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,939 miles

both rear brake drums corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 84,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

both rear brake drums corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,178 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,178 miles

Nearside steering rack slight play

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,944 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,667 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,102 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,568 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,296 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 UEX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO53 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

SO53 UEX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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