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AO54 VPA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 137,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 128,122 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 128,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,022 miles

stone chips to screen

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 124,015 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r bump stop perished

stone chips to screen

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,508 miles

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

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

both front flexy brake hoses perished

front suspension console bushes perished

o/s/f track rod joint boot perished

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,508 miles

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

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

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

both front flexy brake hoses perished

front suspension console bushes perished

o/s/f track rod joint boot perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 100,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips to screen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,044 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,175 miles

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,752 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,884 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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AO54 VPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO54 VPA, 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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What year was AO54 VPA registered?

AO54 VPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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