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BG54 UPN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 100,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm rear bush mounting bolt is not secure allowing rear bush housing to move nut / bolt welded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 95,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,139 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,019 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,265 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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BG54 UPN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPN, 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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What year was BG54 UPN registered?

BG54 UPN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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