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BK54 RVY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,517 mi
Last recorded179,517 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 179,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 179,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 162,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting bracket 1 bolt insecure

o/s/r seat back slight play. Front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 143,113 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both sills damaged previous due to jacking

engine mounting defective

nearside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

oil leak

rear seat backrest has slight movement

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp but no leaks visible

Fail 15 Nov 2010 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both sills damaged previous due to jacking

engine mounting defective

nearside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

oil leak

rear seat backrest has slight movement

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp but no leaks visible

Pass 16 Nov 2009 125,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 115,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 115,647 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 115,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,233 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 RVY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

BK54 RVY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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