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BD54 EMV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,138 mi
Last recorded148,138 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2020 148,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns outer starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge and worn very close to limit, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns rear dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated os and ns front (5.2.3 (l))

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

parking brake application slightly uneven , ns lagging in operation

Pass 20 Apr 2019 137,102 miles

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front lower arms, bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,006 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 124,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,419 miles

Wear to front brake discs.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Wear to front brake discs.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 61,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,836 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD54 EMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD54 EMV, 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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BD54 EMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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