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AO54 VPT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

498,100 mi
Last recorded498,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 498,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 498,100 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

PRIVATE HIRE TEST REQUIREMENTS/norwich city plate damaged/front wing needs painting to pass test

PRIVATE HIRE TEST electric windows not working

Pass 19 Oct 2016 475,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 451,589 miles

Lower engine mount noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 451,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

**Fire extinguisher missing for taxi test**

Engine management light on

Lower engine mount noisy

Nail nearside rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 430,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 388,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plate lights dull/front brake hard

Pass 1 Nov 2013 331,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 288,681 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 248,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 215,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 189,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 139,257 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 139,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,099 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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AO54 VPT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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