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CU54 FPO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

290,981 mi
Last recorded290,981 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 FPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 290,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 281,537 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 281,537 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 274,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 262,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 262,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 249,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 249,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 245,625 miles

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

the n/s/r tyre has slight throw in tyre.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 245,625 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

the n/s/r tyre has slight throw in tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 241,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 220,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 220,035 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 191,209 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 191,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 148,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 148,997 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

washers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2010 132,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded and worn on inner sides

nearside steering arm slight play in joint

Fail 13 Oct 2009 112,380 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower arm rear mount bush starting to de-bond.

slight play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,380 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower arm rear mount bush starting to de-bond.

slight play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,614 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 FPO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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