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DX54 OFO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

195,908 mi
Last recorded195,908 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 OFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 195,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 195,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 195,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 195,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2023 195,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

oil level sensor wire broken

Pass 27 Jan 2022 194,267 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 192,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake has got hot

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 189,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 185,720 miles

small chips in windscreen not effecting view

Pass 4 Aug 2017 185,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 185,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 182,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,461 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,158 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,683 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,810 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,778 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,236 miles

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

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

headlight aims only correct on current height setting

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,127 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,112 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 OFO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DX54 OFO, 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 DX54 OFO registered?

DX54 OFO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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