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EJ54 PXH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 PXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,450 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,921 miles

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,575 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 62,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2020 57,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Near side, side repeater damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,004 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 23 Jun 2017 36,004 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to clear (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 28,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,069 miles

Both front indicators slightly faded

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 25,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front indicators slightly faded

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2013 17,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,527 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 14,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,719 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,315 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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EJ54 PXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EJ54 PXH, 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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EJ54 PXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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