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AD53 TWX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,696 mi
Last recorded160,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 160,696 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met brake test requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 151,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 120,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,507 miles

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))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,507 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,318 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 112,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2016 108,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,962 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 84,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine m/light on

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,404 miles

engine m/light on

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,089 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,646 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,095 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,095 miles

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,443 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blades are deteriorated, but still able to perform function.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 51,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blades are deteriorated, but still able to perform function.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,473 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre nailed

small cut on offside front tyre outer wall

small cuts on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,083 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,789 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 TWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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