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CA54 UMG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 156,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake backe plates corroded

offside front suspension subframe damaged at foremost lower arm connection

Fail 30 Sep 2013 156,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front & rear brake discs in poor condition

brake backe plates corroded

nearside rear 1 of 2 position lights inop

offside front suspension subframe damaged at foremost lower arm connection

Pass 21 Nov 2012 147,305 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 146,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,574 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm lower bushes slightly worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,139 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 30,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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