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CA54 PLV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,299 mi
Last recorded178,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 178,299 miles

Both sills rusting

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wheel arch rusting

Offside rear sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2025 178,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sills rusting

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wheel arch rusting

Offside rear sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2024 170,672 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON THE LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 170,629 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON THE LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 162,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2023 162,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 160,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,064 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 144,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 136,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2017 133,609 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 128,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 128,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,021 miles

Offside Front Outer mirror cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer mirror cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,104 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

205/60-15

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

oil level low

suspect tracking out

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,268 miles

front wipers smear slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,268 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/r tyre on wear limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,563 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

O/S/R Tyre has a deep cut in the tread.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,129 miles

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

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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CA54 PLV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA54 PLV, 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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CA54 PLV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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