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BT54 URN

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

337,488 mi
Last recorded337,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 337,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills slightly damaged

brake pad sensor wire cut on n/s/f

clicking noise from dash-hazard switch area

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

plastic cover missing from inside tailgate

plastic shrouds insecure on both rear shock absorbers

rubber placed between front strut tops and body

slight rattle from fan belt tensioner

slight travel on foot brake

very slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2012 333,179 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on dash.

battery insecure.

both outer,lower sill seams dented.

brake pad warning light on dash.

low oil light on dash.

parking brake travel slightly high.

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 291,191 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on dash.

battery insecure.

engine code light on dash.

near side front bumper has paint damage.

rear high level brake lamp only partialy lite,more than 50% lite.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 291,191 miles

air bag light on dash.

battery insecure.

engine code light on dash.

near side front bumper has paint damage.

rear high level brake lamp only partialy lite,more than 50% lite.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 265,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber outer shrouds insecure

bulbs inoperative in high level brake light still over 50% working

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v boot

rear number plate slightly defaced

slight cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 265,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorber outer shrouds insecure

bulbs inoperative in high level brake light still over 50% working

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v boot

rear number plate slightly defaced

slight cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front floors are damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2009 246,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 246,203 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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 URN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT54 URN, 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 URN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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