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DE54 DOH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

209,669 mi
Last recorded209,669 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 209,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 Sep 2025 209,669 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2024 207,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 207,083 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 201,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,552 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 183,497 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 183,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front front road spring corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front front road spring corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 181,041 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORORDED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORORDED

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 181,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORORDED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORORDED

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 176,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 173,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,799 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 168,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 165,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 156,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 148,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2015 148,035 miles

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 Front Brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 131,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,752 miles

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

front brake discs corroded/scored inside face

Fail 10 Oct 2011 115,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

front brake discs corroded/scored inside face

Pass 15 Oct 2010 109,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,525 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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DE54 DOH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 DE54 DOH, 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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DE54 DOH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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