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VE53 BUP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,164 mi
Last recorded238,164 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 238,164 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 May 2021 238,164 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 232,943 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung on mirror ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 218,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear temporary window fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 218,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear temporary window fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 204,622 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 6 Feb 2017 195,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 195,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both rear tyres worn on shoulders

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 182,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 168,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf bumper damaged but not jagged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,647 miles

parking brake 17%

Pass 13 Feb 2013 155,944 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage to front bumper

both beam patterns on top line

Pass 10 Feb 2012 148,599 miles

nsf bumper damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 142,140 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear shocker dust boot missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 142,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside rear shocker dust boot missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 133,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 121,192 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 121,111 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 91,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 91,341 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 BUP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 BUP, 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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VE53 BUP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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