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FH54 BXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,279 mi
Last recorded110,279 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 110,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 104,359 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,467 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and has light leak

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,458 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear handbrake travel and balance to nearside close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 73,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,134 miles

rear brakes squeel

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,887 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,015 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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FH54 BXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FH54 BXC, 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 FH54 BXC registered?

FH54 BXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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