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DC54 CZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,474 mi
Last recorded142,474 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 213,183 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 202,110 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 202,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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 and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside and offside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 101,828 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,841 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 24,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,454 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DC54 CZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DC54 CZF, 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 DC54 CZF registered?

DC54 CZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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