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DA54 EXT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 129,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,756 miles

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 124,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 121,694 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 121,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 118,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,612 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fan belt tensioner worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fan belt tensioner worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,081 miles

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

both front wipers

rear number

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

has cut in nearside front tyre

wrong size wiper blades fitted to car

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,965 miles

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

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

has cut in nearside front tyre

wrong size wiper blades fitted to car

Pass 16 May 2011 48,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DA54 EXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXT, 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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What year was DA54 EXT registered?

DA54 EXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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