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FE54 MDZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,893 mi
Last recorded242,893 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 MDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2022 242,893 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Wing Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 223,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 222,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fowling suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 199,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 198,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 180,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 149,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 123,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,700 miles

Nearside Front n.s front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear n.s rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Nearside Rear n.s rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge not down to cords at time of test recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o.s rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front n.s front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear n.s rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Nearside Rear n.s rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge not down to cords at time of test recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre worn inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o.s rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,825 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,825 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear shockabsorber plastic covers loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,180 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 29,874 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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FE54 MDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE54 MDZ, 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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FE54 MDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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