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DG54 TXT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,717 mi
Last recorded154,717 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 154,717 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 135,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,372 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 103,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,923 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,847 miles

Oil leak

all indicators slightly white

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,004 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DG54 TXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG54 TXT, 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 DG54 TXT registered?

DG54 TXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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