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BK54 CXU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 121,030 miles

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2025 119,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,740 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,046 miles

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Sep 2023 116,046 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))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear ouyer sills showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,992 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 111,933 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner bush has some play

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

surface corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone rear most bushes have some play

Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wishbone rear most bushes have some play

Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,466 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,119 miles

front brake very close to the limit and the brake discs are badly worn on the in side

rear pads also close to the limit.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front pads getting low

Rear indicators faded

Rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre has a cut - no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,986 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear indicators faded

Rear tyres worn slightly on edges

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre has a cut - no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,628 miles

coolant pipe rubbing on alternator needs attention

front discs worn

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread cut but unable to see cords

o/s/f wishbone rear bush incorrect lengh bolt used

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,338 miles

Front disc inner faces poor

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split out

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to split out

Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs inner faces poor

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,885 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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BK54 CXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BK54 CXU, 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 BK54 CXU registered?

BK54 CXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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