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VO53 WUB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 WUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 185,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Crack to lamp unit.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 185,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Crack to lamp unit.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 168,493 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 166,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 162,189 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers travel slow across screen

Fail 10 Feb 2022 162,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers travel slow across screen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 156,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear slight unbalance on service brake

Pass 13 Feb 2020 151,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear service brake slight unbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2019 143,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear s/abs dust covers loose

Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,167 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear s/abs dust covers loose

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,205 miles

o/s/f c.v boot is worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,685 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,685 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 90,917 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 79,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 67,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 50,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,257 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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VO53 WUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VO53 WUB, 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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VO53 WUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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