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BT54 ZFP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,450 mi
Last recorded163,450 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 163,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 161,096 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 157,069 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 156,948 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 152,859 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 152,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 141,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 141,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 135,897 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,542 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2010 130,542 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 124,423 miles

NSR+OSR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 119,305 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2007 115,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,286 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 ZFP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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