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BN54 CYL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly when turned by hand.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipes coated in protective grease.

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes showing signs of corrosion under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,207 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes showing signs of corrosion under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,184 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid screw cap sensor section broken from cap

Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid screw cap sensor section broken from cap

brake wear light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2013 89,609 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,533 miles

oil leak

undertray fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,259 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,259 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,623 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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BN54 CYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BN54 CYL, 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 BN54 CYL registered?

BN54 CYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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