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BG54 UPJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 88,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,813 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,191 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,399 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,674 miles

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

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,392 miles

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

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside outer and nearside inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 80,624 miles

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front outer and nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,837 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT, nearside front close to limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,289 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,454 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,698 miles

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,422 miles

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,273 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,784 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,696 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,194 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,194 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,189 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,425 miles

Front 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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BG54 UPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG54 UPJ, 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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BG54 UPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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