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CA54 UML

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,697 mi
Last recorded152,697 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 152,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,588 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 144,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 134,625 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 134,619 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,090 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 131,088 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,516 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 3 Jun 2016 125,623 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)

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 112,347 miles

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

osr back plate corroded off

Pass 16 May 2013 99,259 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 86,746 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 86,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 75,632 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 75,631 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 65,443 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,651 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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CA54 UML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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