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EK54 OXH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,043 mi
Last recorded175,043 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 OXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 175,043 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

air bag light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2012 167,802 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)

advise both rear wishbone bushes starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2012 167,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

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

advise both rear wishbone bushes starting to crack and perish

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 143,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 143,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,631 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,630 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 106,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 87,011 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,011 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EK54 OXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK54 OXH, 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 EK54 OXH registered?

EK54 OXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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