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DU54 USW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 USW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 175,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 170,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak. Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged. Offside and nearside front shock absorber slight misiting of oil. Offside and nearside front wishbone bushes slightly worn and slight play.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 163,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre in and outter edges low, both rear springs corroded, o/s/f CV gaitor has a slight leak, n/s/r indicator is slightly discoloured, oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 142,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 142,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 135,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 125,104 miles

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

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,048 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 103,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,483 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriate.

Service light on

noise from timing belt side of engine.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,762 miles

Nearside Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,762 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 USW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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