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EX54 TLF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 TLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 117,187 miles

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

brake inspection

exhaust support rubber hangers perished and splitting

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,734 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front ball joint and track rod end dust covers age cracked

both rear tyres worn close to limits 2.0mm

brake inspection and adjust

long hand brake travel

Fail 12 Nov 2018 110,734 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front ball joint and track rod end dust covers age cracked

both rear tyres worn close to limits 2.0mm

brake inspection and adjust

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,757 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,001 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,280 miles

Both Front 205/50 17 tyres wearing low 3-4mm, wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,182 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing in inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 34,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,911 miles

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

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

rear pads about 50% worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,276 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,276 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly

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

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 TLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX54 TLF, 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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EX54 TLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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