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AU54 BSY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,225 mi
Last recorded172,225 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 BSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 172,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 16,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 151,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,687 miles

Rear seat belts not checked as not accessible!

Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,261 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM JOINT WORN (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,958 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,934 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2012 102,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs worn all round

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,413 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r, n/s/f, and o/s/f tyres getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r, n/s/f, and o/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,154 miles

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

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

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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AU54 BSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU54 BSY, 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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AU54 BSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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