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BF54 ZKU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 133,952 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,722 miles

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

o/s/f disc back plate missing

o/s/r side light bulb not working, still more than 50% illimunating

unable to assess rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose bracket (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose bracket (3.6.I.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

o/s/f disc back plate missing

o/s/r side light bulb not working, still more than 50% illimunating

unable to assess rear inner brake pads

Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scruffy

Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scruffy

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,172 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

off side rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,120 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 29 Aug 2007 37,508 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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BF54 ZKU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF54 ZKU, 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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BF54 ZKU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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