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CG54 VRS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,784 mi
Last recorded142,784 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 142,784 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 142,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 136,782 miles

Nearside Rear suspention locking nut missing

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

both sills damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2021 136,782 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear suspention locking nut missing

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

both sills damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2020 133,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,705 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,159 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,386 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,261 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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CG54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CG54 VRS, 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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CG54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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