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VE53 BTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 100,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,869 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,886 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,709 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,683 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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VE53 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VE53 BTZ, 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 VE53 BTZ registered?

VE53 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VE53 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 BTZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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