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FA54 VLG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 124,648 miles

Emissions not tested leaking exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,298 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 193,870 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 181,166 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 181,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,758 miles

Oil leak

wipers difficult to switch off

Fail 24 Jun 2014 158,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

wipers difficult to switch off

Pass 9 Jul 2013 144,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 144,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 121,832 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front inner plastic wing and lower engine cover insecure recommend removal or secure soonest

vehicle left hand drive

Fail 16 Nov 2009 105,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front inner plastic wing and lower engine cover insecure recommend removal or secure soonest

vehicle left hand drive

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 VLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLG, 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 FA54 VLG registered?

FA54 VLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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