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DG54 ERU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,098 mi
Last recorded142,098 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ERU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 142,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat holed (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 142,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat holed (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 13,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 13,359 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 13,359 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 124,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wiper blades slightly torn on edges

os washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,913 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 79,490 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,289 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,289 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,521 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,709 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 32,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DG54 ERU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DG54 ERU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG54 ERU registered?

DG54 ERU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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