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DA54 EKM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 102,151 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 101,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,927 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,178 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,233 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2022 73,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly deteriated in to letters (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,498 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 71,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,813 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 69,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,712 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,256 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,256 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,930 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,403 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)

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,842 miles

PARK BRAKE STIFF TO OPERATE

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,067 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,993 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,961 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,426 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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DA54 EKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DA54 EKM, 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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DA54 EKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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