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AD53 TWP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,443 mi
Last recorded157,443 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2018 157,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2018 157,443 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 140,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,897 miles

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Offside outer cv boot damp

Fail 26 Nov 2016 125,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer cv boot damp

Pass 12 Dec 2015 118,113 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 118,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,131 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,228 miles

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 67,715 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,755 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars in center of tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,587 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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AD53 TWP 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 AD53 TWP, 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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AD53 TWP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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