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DA54 UEB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,816 mi
Last recorded98,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 3 position lamp bulbs defective. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 3 position lamp bulbs defective. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2017 86,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced suspect bulb fitted wrong (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 86,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced suspect bulb fitted wrong (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,313 miles

Nearside Front n/s dip beam dimmer than o/s dip beam

engine under tray insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front n/s dip beam dimmer than o/s dip beam

engine under tray insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,827 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 66,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,048 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,047 miles

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

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 UEB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA54 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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