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DU54 USE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,999 mi
Last recorded221,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 USE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 221,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 221,999 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 213,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 202,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 202,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 189,087 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 189,087 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 151,766 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 151,743 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 144,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,210 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2012 93,101 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,812 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,549 miles

n/s/r tyre feels out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,898 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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DU54 USE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU54 USE, 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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DU54 USE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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