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EX54 DCV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,107 mi
Last recorded101,107 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 DCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,162 miles

spare wheel fitted offside front

Fail 15 Dec 2018 92,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached catalyst area (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

spare wheel fitted offside front

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,905 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,115 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s lower engine cover insecure

rear brake discs in poor condtion

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s lower engine cover insecure

rear brake discs in poor condtion

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,105 miles

brake discs all round very rusted and pitted advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2015 78,105 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake discs all round very rusted and pitted advise replacement

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,398 miles

Registration plates ,spacing of characters!...

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,580 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs/pads worn!!..

o/s/r tyre wearing low to limit...

rear pads worn..

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,832 miles

n/s/f tyre ( cracking on sidewall )

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,515 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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EX54 DCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX54 DCV, 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 EX54 DCV registered?

EX54 DCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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