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CX54 XAJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres only just legal need replacing 1-2000 miles!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres only just legal need replacing 1-2000 miles!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace approx 2/3000 miles!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace approx 2/3000 miles!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,107 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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CX54 XAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX54 XAJ, 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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CX54 XAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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