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BT54 OZH

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

241,007 mi
Last recorded241,007 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 241,007 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 241,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 235,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 235,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 219,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 219,118 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 199,119 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Fail 22 May 2013 199,116 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 15 May 2012 183,749 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 183,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 161,338 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 161,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 158,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 133,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,871 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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BT54 OZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT54 OZH, 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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BT54 OZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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