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WK53 FYZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,364 mi
Last recorded169,364 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 169,364 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 169,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 145,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 145,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2017 121,501 miles

Both front top mounts have slight lift

Pass 4 Jul 2015 120,265 miles

oil level low

rear brake discs worn

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,369 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front outer sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front outer sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,079 miles

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

some wear in steering rack arm nearside

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,735 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,310 miles

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

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

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

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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WK53 FYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WK53 FYZ, 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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WK53 FYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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