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VA53 PXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,810 mi
Last recorded148,810 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 PXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,941 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 128,658 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,340 miles

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

Rear Both sides rear brake pipe outer coating swollen - suspect corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,037 miles

All discs sllightly rusty due to car standing.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

lips of front sill are creased where vehicle has been raised prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,187 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 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

VA53 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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