MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s body sill repaired unable to access quality of repair
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s body sill repaired unable to access quality of repair
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine management light staying on.
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight wear on rear brake discs.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine management light staying on.
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight wear on rear brake discs.
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BX54 VEL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BX54 VEL, 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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BX54 VEL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2004.
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