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VA53 GXM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,199 mi
Last recorded152,199 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 152,199 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 152,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,214 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 99,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,669 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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VA53 GXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA53 GXM, 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 VA53 GXM registered?

VA53 GXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VA53 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 GXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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