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CE54 LHC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,338 mi
Last recorded153,338 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 LHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 153,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked down to cords. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section weld around cat broken and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 149,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section weld around cat broken and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,855 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,414 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 139,414 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,145 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 101,442 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,337 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 87,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,553 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,609 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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CE54 LHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CE54 LHC, 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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CE54 LHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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