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BT54 ZFR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,622 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction wing mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 54,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,933 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,636 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 46,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,427 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,033 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 42,033 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,824 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 39,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,166 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,528 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 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZFR, 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 BT54 ZFR registered?

BT54 ZFR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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