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BG54 ZWH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,045 mi
Last recorded84,045 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,359 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 81,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,923 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,111 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,442 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,437 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZWH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

BG54 ZWH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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