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BU54 XUT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 135,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 130,562 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking looks like possible pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 126,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 114,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 99,989 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 91,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 91,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper seized (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,695 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on tred

slight dampness on rack boots

Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking slightly on tred.

engine light on.

exhaust backbox fouling chassis.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box exhaust blowing slightly

both front indicators flashing slightly white.

off side front CV boot seaping very slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,481 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,642 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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BU54 XUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BU54 XUT, 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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BU54 XUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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