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DX54 HXP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,513 mi
Last recorded213,513 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 213,513 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 213,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Slight bind

Pass 7 Sep 2023 210,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 207,629 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack end

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 207,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack end

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 204,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 200,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake bind

Fail 21 Aug 2020 200,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake bind

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 196,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 179,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,137 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,243 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,036 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,036 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,119 miles

O/S/F Brake disc corroded to inside face

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,119 miles

O/S/F Brake disc corroded to inside face

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,947 miles

Near side rear tyre has metal in tread.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,759 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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DX54 HXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DX54 HXP, 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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DX54 HXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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