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AO54 VPG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,816 mi
Last recorded139,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,816 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 139,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bottom one (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,765 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,806 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,433 miles

o/s/front tyre has cut in side wall not to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,065 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,394 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded and wearing thin

Front wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers

Small stone chips to front screen

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VPG, 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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AO54 VPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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