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SC53DJX
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC53DJX
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
14 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- eml on
- Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,030 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,938 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,218 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,003 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,627 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,709 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust clamp broke but not blowing on cat.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- exhaust clamp broke but not blowing on cat.
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,177 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- lowered suspension very low ?
- park brake lever travel
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both flashing (1.1.C.1e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake lever travel
- lowered suspension very low ?
16 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
16 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,771 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,853 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,260 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,999 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,145 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,145 MI
11 Jun 202629 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,995 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,823 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,457 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,395 MI
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SC53DJX was registered on 2004-01-20
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