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CU54 BXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,823 mi
Last recorded170,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 BXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 170,823 miles

All windows won't open or close

Engine/gearbox noise vibration

Fail 24 Jul 2023 170,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All windows won't open or close

Engine/gearbox noise vibration

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 153,379 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,748 miles

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear hub mount bushes deteriorated / perished both sides upper and lower but not excessive movement

Fail 3 Aug 2021 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs faded to white colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear hub mount bushes deteriorated / perished both sides upper and lower but not excessive movement

Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,146 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both bump stops broken

r/h headlight bulb fault

Fail 24 Jan 2020 128,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both bump stops broken

r/h headlight bulb fault

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,933 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 119,933 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,819 miles

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

Rear both bump stops starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,082 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,081 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,416 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 21 Feb 2013 75,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 61,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,738 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,180 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,070 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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CU54 BXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU54 BXA, 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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CU54 BXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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