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YS53 VDN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,606 mi
Last recorded192,606 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 192,606 miles

advise both front sills damaged

advise front reg plate

Pass 13 Feb 2018 190,416 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 190,416 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 189,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has a slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 186,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 186,995 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 181,666 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread slightly feathered

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 181,666 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread slightly feathered

Pass 1 Feb 2014 161,859 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 143,026 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,623 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 123,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 102,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Feb 2011 102,694 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,394 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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YS53 VDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YS53 VDN, 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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YS53 VDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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