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SV53 HYZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

246,942 mi
Last recorded246,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 246,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 246,942 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 235,562 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also slight damage present (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear fuel braces corroded slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2018 235,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also slight damage present (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear fuel braces corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2017 212,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 189,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

front tyres o/s and n/s very close too minimum limit of 1.6mm at time of test

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 189,226 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion various areas underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 174,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 168,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 168,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 158,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 158,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 152,727 miles

brake pedal slightly soft ? advise check after running in period ;

Fail 4 Feb 2012 152,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 146,143 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 146,143 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 126,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

exhaust system corroded & cat is pinholed

Fail 12 Jan 2009 119,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

exhaust system corroded & cat is pinholed

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,158 miles

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators

offside front tyre near wear indicators & worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre near wear indicators & worn on 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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SV53 HYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV53 HYZ, 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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SV53 HYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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