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VX53 NYK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,957 mi
Last recorded102,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,331 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,749 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,900 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres worn heavily on outer edges and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,814 miles

eml light on

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2015 54,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,293 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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VX53 NYK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX53 NYK, 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 VX53 NYK registered?

VX53 NYK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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