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FA54 NHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,952 mi
Last recorded186,952 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 186,952 miles

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

heat shield poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 186,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

heat shield poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 176,936 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 176,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear tyre in poor condition out of shape advise replace

Fail 11 Oct 2016 164,832 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

off side rear tyre in poor condition out of shape advise replace

Pass 24 Sep 2015 148,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 148,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,780 miles

front exhaust deteriorating slightly & slight leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust deteriorating slightly & slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,680 miles

front discs poor condition

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,313 miles

rear pads on limit

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,313 miles

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

rear pads on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,230 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wear on inner edge.

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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FA54 NHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA54 NHY, 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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FA54 NHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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